That is a great story. It really lifted my spirits as well. It really is amazing how much good, and how much community spirit, can come from people working together on a cause. And we need to hear these stories these days, especially. Thank you so much for sharing!
WOW, Colleen, this story is just unbelievable. I know that these types of repression and battles against democracy are going on in many places, at all levels, but it is still absolutely shocking to hear the type of venom and the extreme lengths that a group of people would go to to destroy a library! I was exhausted just reading about your fight every step of the way, your endless work- writing and researching and fighting- that you have done to save your library! And still the unscrupulous and vicious attacks continue, and still you are committed to defending your cherished institution. Your community is SO fortunate to have you as a defender, speaker, writer, and worker! I don't know you well, but I am VERY proud to know you.
Mollly, you are so kind. What has been truly amazing is how the community has come together by finding others who care deeply about the shared values of a vibrant library. Through time more and more people came forward and wrote letters to the editor for the local newspapers and showed up at Board of Supervisors meeting that were often so contentious. Some people, like me, tended to work quietly in the background while others were out on the front lines really getting voice heard--quite loudly at times! It all worked together to fight back. I am very grateful to find this group of library defenders and this should stand as a model for other libraries and organizations that are being attacked at this time. Thanks for your comment. It really lifted my spirits! One fun fact: because the attack centered so much on the LGBTQ+ living in our community, they started showing up and found others who cared about them. One person started Front Royal Pride and the town had its first Pride Parade last year with another planned for next week. Something good came out of all this.
Hi, Colleen,
That is a great story. It really lifted my spirits as well. It really is amazing how much good, and how much community spirit, can come from people working together on a cause. And we need to hear these stories these days, especially. Thank you so much for sharing!
WOW, Colleen, this story is just unbelievable. I know that these types of repression and battles against democracy are going on in many places, at all levels, but it is still absolutely shocking to hear the type of venom and the extreme lengths that a group of people would go to to destroy a library! I was exhausted just reading about your fight every step of the way, your endless work- writing and researching and fighting- that you have done to save your library! And still the unscrupulous and vicious attacks continue, and still you are committed to defending your cherished institution. Your community is SO fortunate to have you as a defender, speaker, writer, and worker! I don't know you well, but I am VERY proud to know you.
Mollly, you are so kind. What has been truly amazing is how the community has come together by finding others who care deeply about the shared values of a vibrant library. Through time more and more people came forward and wrote letters to the editor for the local newspapers and showed up at Board of Supervisors meeting that were often so contentious. Some people, like me, tended to work quietly in the background while others were out on the front lines really getting voice heard--quite loudly at times! It all worked together to fight back. I am very grateful to find this group of library defenders and this should stand as a model for other libraries and organizations that are being attacked at this time. Thanks for your comment. It really lifted my spirits! One fun fact: because the attack centered so much on the LGBTQ+ living in our community, they started showing up and found others who cared about them. One person started Front Royal Pride and the town had its first Pride Parade last year with another planned for next week. Something good came out of all this.