Good Morning and welcome to Seattle!
Took in a fantastic show Wednesday night.
The Lansdowne Library kicked off it's summer reading program with a very enjoyable performance from Segal Puppets.
Performing what was called the Silly Side Show Circus, the show kept young and old (me) in stitches. It was funny. It was poignant.
It also didn't cost a dime.
Even with all the digital media out there, the library is still a safe haven. Where else can you pick up today's best-seller and take in a puppet show at one place. OK, Borders may bring in puppets once in a while or hold story times, but you are inundated with "buy, buy, buy."
The unfortunate part of this is the libraries may not survive. Or at least may not survive in their current forms.
The current state budget proposal calls for massive cuts in the funding of libraries. Anywhere from $1 million to $8 million (depending on the GOP and Democratic proposals) will be lost.
That means no more puppet shows. No more summer programs for children.
Eventually, it could mean no more books.
Now, look, many of you may be saying 'So what. I don't need the library.' To which I say, 'Go check it out.' I guarantee you'll spend an hour finding something new.
Even if you don't have any interest in the library, you can still help out. Just send a letter to your local legislator. It only takes a minute to keep somebody smiling.
If you have any cool links or photos, send them along to onlinedelco@gmail.com
1 comment:
The state shouldn't be paying for the libraries, the county and local governments should be. If the tax payers in Lansdowne or Media or Scranton or Erie want a local library then they should make the necessary sacrifice. Hold a beef and beer or a couple bake sales. Ask for volunteers. Get charitable donations from local businesses
I believe in and support libraries but the state shouldn't be paying for local projects and the Feds shouldn't be paying for state projects.
This is the endless creep of the Big Brother government redistribution plans.
Remember neither the state of Pennsylvania nor the Federal government have any actual form of income besides taxes, fees and penalties.
It is time for all American's to accept responsibility for our massive deficits. Our representatives know that spending our money is the road to re-election.
WAKE UP taxpayers!! Its your money
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