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SAVE AUBURNDALE LIBRARY PETITION
May 2008
To Mayor David Cohen, Library Director Nancy Perlow, and the Board of Trustees of the Newton Free Library:
We, the undersigned Newton residents and supporters of the Auburndale Branch Library, request that you reconsider your decision to close the Auburndale Branch Library.
Auburndale is a modest village with few cultural amenities. The library, along with our neighborhood fountain, Turtle Lane Theater, and a collection of local businesses form the center of community life in the village of Auburndale. The Auburndale Branch Library is a singular cultural jewel in the village.
The library is a vibrant community resource for residents of all ages with a wide range of well-attended programs and rapidly growing circulation. Circulation at the library has increased substantially over the past three years and is the highest among all the branches. The branch librarian, Chris Wangler, has shown particular initiative with introduction of several programs catering to patrons of all generations. As the farthest branch from the main library, the Auburndale Branch Library provides access to the oldest and youngest residents of our community who might not otherwise frequent the main library. Because the library brings so much to the Auburndale community during its only 18 hours a week of operation, its closure would be a great loss to the village.
It is our understanding that the library is slated to be closed on Friday June 6. We believe this move to rapid closure is unnecessary as the required funds have already been allocated to keep the library open through June 30, 2008. In addition, rapid closure precludes residents from engaging in a dialogue to understand the alternatives that were considered prior to selecting the library for closure and to examine other potential alternatives to complete closure. Given the success of the Auburndale Branch Library and its vital role in our community, we request that you reverse your decision and keep the library open.
Thank you for your consideration of this very important matter.
May 2008
To Mayor David Cohen, Library Director Nancy Perlow, and the Board of Trustees of the Newton Free Library:
We, the undersigned Newton residents and supporters of the Auburndale Branch Library, request that you reconsider your decision to close the Auburndale Branch Library.
Auburndale is a modest village with few cultural amenities. The library, along with our neighborhood fountain, Turtle Lane Theater, and a collection of local businesses form the center of community life in the village of Auburndale. The Auburndale Branch Library is a singular cultural jewel in the village.
The library is a vibrant community resource for residents of all ages with a wide range of well-attended programs and rapidly growing circulation. Circulation at the library has increased substantially over the past three years and is the highest among all the branches. The branch librarian, Chris Wangler, has shown particular initiative with introduction of several programs catering to patrons of all generations. As the farthest branch from the main library, the Auburndale Branch Library provides access to the oldest and youngest residents of our community who might not otherwise frequent the main library. Because the library brings so much to the Auburndale community during its only 18 hours a week of operation, its closure would be a great loss to the village.
It is our understanding that the library is slated to be closed on Friday June 6. We believe this move to rapid closure is unnecessary as the required funds have already been allocated to keep the library open through June 30, 2008. In addition, rapid closure precludes residents from engaging in a dialogue to understand the alternatives that were considered prior to selecting the library for closure and to examine other potential alternatives to complete closure. Given the success of the Auburndale Branch Library and its vital role in our community, we request that you reverse your decision and keep the library open.
Thank you for your consideration of this very important matter.
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16 December 2015
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Elizabeth M
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Zip Code
02466
I have been using the branch since 1992 when I moved to Auburndale.
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James B
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Address
Islington Rd
Zip Code
02466
Walking to local branch saves gasoline and is healthy. Internet Access gets me to many main library resources. WIN-WIN
20 November 2015
661.
Carol B
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Address
66 Williston Rd
Zip Code
02466
The library is the heart of the Auburndale community!
17 November 2015
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Michael B
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Address
20 Ash Street
Zip Code
02466
The Plummer Library is a beautiful landmark and an important part of the Auburndale village communityas a working library, not just as a pretty building. When the new Main Library was built, we were promised it would
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Anders M
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Zip Code
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I am a heavy user of this branch library & I voted FOR the override.
11 October 2015
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Barbara D
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Address
119 Windermere Rd.
Zip Code
02466
The Auburndale Library is a wonderful and valued community center and resource for our village.
11 October 2015
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Anne Andpatc
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Address
392 Wolcott St
Zip Code
02466
Our branch library provides so much to so many...it is Auburndale's community center. Please help us to keep the library open.
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