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Edna Public Library

6 months ago

Good Morning! Could you take a few minutes today to email a letter in support of the improvements we are wanting to do at the library? We have only received a scant few letters to date and can really use your help. Incase you think you have to choose between the projects, I want to make it clear that there are funds for all three projects (Library, Parks & Rec, the Museum) for the city, we just all have to show support from our town. Come on Edna, we've got this! Let's make our town better, together.

We are trying to acquire a grant, and need these letters to be considered for the funds. Here are our proposed projects:

A covered pavilion: this pavilion would have Wi-Fi access for patrons to use anytime of the day, but especially when the library is closed. Having this availability, would make it easier for people who could not afford home internet, fill out job applications, do school work, research topics of interest, etc. The pavilion would also be used for library activities and available for community members to use at their leisure.

A book locker: this feature would have individual lockers where our librarian could leave books for patrons to pick up after hours. You could call in and reserve books, and be able to pick them up after work without having to worry if you can make it before the library closes.
Letters can be addressed to “Whom it may concern”. Please state how you think the city and /or you personally would benefit from these improvements. Do you have trouble using the library because of the limited hours? Would you use the pavilion for WIFI or a place to enjoy sitting and reading? Can you say how it would help others?
Please email letters today to our Library president: missy_lynn74@hotmail.com

If you are having trouble finding the words here is something to get you started:

To Whom It May Concern:

The patrons to the library would greatly benefit from the projects proposed for our library in Edna, KS. The two main projects they are wanting to complete are a covered pavilion and a book locker.

The covered pavilion would be an excellent addition to our community because (list reasons). I also believe the book locker would be vital, because of limited funding, our library has limited hours it can be opened. It would help our community because (list reasons).

(Say something you love about our community/city). Thank you for considering our project for your grant.

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Edna Public Library

6 months ago

We need your help!

The library has an opportunity to receive a sizable grant, but in order to get it, we need people in the community to write letters. Because of our limited budget, our library is only finically able to be opened a minimal amount of hours. These funds would help patrons have better access to library materials and information.
There are a few projects the library board has been discussing and want to move forward with, depending upon the amount we are able to acquire.

1. A covered pavilion: this pavilion would have Wi-Fi access for patrons to use anytime of the day, but especially when the library is closed. Having this availability, would make it easier for people who could not afford home internet, fill out job applications, do school work, research topics of interest, etc. The pavilion would also be used for library activities and available for community members to use at their leisure.

2. A book locker: this feature would have individual lockers where our librarian could leave books for patrons to pick up after hours. You could call in and reserve books, and be able to pick them up after work without having to worry if you can make it before the library closes.

We can’t all give money, but we can all give of our time to help our community. Please drop your letters in support of our patrons having better access to library materials and information by the bank or the library by September 15th. You can also email letters to our President Missy Simmons at Email our president: missy_lynn74@hotmail.com

This is a HUGE opportunity.

If you have any questions, please let me know.
Michelle Kalgren
Library Board Vice President

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