Children’s Chatter

Wheaton Public Library is joining libraries across the state in participating in “Snapshot: One Day in the Life of Illinois Libraries” on Wednesday, February 10 to show how important academic, public, school, special libraries, and library systems are to the state of Illinois.

On February 10, WPL will compile statistics, customer comments, photographs, and other data chronicling a typical library day.  The results collected will be added to those of other libraries across Illinois to show how libraries provide invaluable services to Illinois citizens.

We really hope our loyal patrons will stop by.  Libraries are more important than ever to our communities.  We want all the citizens of Illinois, and particularly our Illinois lawmakers, to see what a typical day is like for an Illinois library.  Lawmakers have reduced state funding that is vital to help libraries like ours maintain current programs and services, much less provide new programs and services, purchase new materials, and support the delivery of materials from other libraries.

In addition to facing state cuts, WPL is facing budget cuts from the City of Wheaton.  When you stop in, please pick up our brochure, State of the Wheaton Public Library to get a more accurate view of how dramatically the library’s funding has decreased.

Your voice counts!  Please stop by on February 10 and share your opinions.  Also, if you fill out our Snapshot Survey on February 10, you’ll receive a coupon for one free DVD rental!  Thank you for your help!

Orignially posted by Eileen on Info@WPL

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