Beth Ann Johnson, long time member of the Friends of Walnut West Library, gave me permission to forward this email:
In a message dated Monday, 11/10/08 11:31:32 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dear Melani, I will let people know as soon as i do, what more we can do (besides make a BIG noise). One thing I learned at the meeting was that most public schools do not have libraries. The only high school one is at Central. Where are school children to do homework? 25% of city residents do not have computers. Many who have them, can no long afford internet. There is a demonstration today [that was yesterday, MONDAY] in Fishtown. Important to write/fax/call the Mayor and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell. This isn't just closing libraries; this is selling the buildings and land. And if 11 this year, why not 11 more next year?? Libraries are not really a huge part of the city budget. But, 85% of the library budget is salaries. That is why to cut the library budget means cutting people. ------------------------------------- Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban & Bye, Realtor 3529 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 cell phone 215-356-7266 - office phone 215-222-4800 #113 personal fax 215-386-1345 This e-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise exempt from disclosure. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify us by replying to the original message at the listed e-mail address. Thank You. ************** AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other Holiday needs. Search Now. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212792382x1200798498/aol?redir=http://searchblog.aol.com/2008/11/04/happy-holidays-from -aol-search/?ncid=emlcntussear00000001)
