YOUmedia Teens, fight to Save Chicago Public Library. They have been using their words, their cameras, and social media to bring about awareness and change. #theSOULmovement
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Save chicago public library. We’re still working on this!
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Now we need YOUR support.
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YOUmedia Teens Notes to Rahm Emanuel on the subject of cutting funding for the Chicago Public Library.
Yet another reason not to cut library funding… Students are reading and remixing books like Toni Morrison’s A Mercy on their own time with students across the city to foster learning, teamwork, and media production. Seems like a crime to cut back on these types of opportunities.
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SEND THIS LETTER, PIECES OF THIS LETTER, &OR YOUR OWN LETTER TO YOUR CHICAGO ALDERPERSON BY NOVEMBER 15, 2011!
MEMBERS (alderpeople) OF THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS:
http://chicago.legistar.com/DepartmentDetail.aspx?ID=12377&GUID=4CC2C606-8BA2-41FC-AA61-C6CAD1910602
Find your Chicago Alderperson:
https://webapps.cityofchicago.org/StickerOnlineWeb/pageflows/wardLookUp/WardLookUpController.jpf
Alderman Walter Burnett Jr.,
Please advocate for the Richard M. Daley Library and other Chicago Public Libraries on the hearing date (November 2, 2011) and the voting dates (November 9 and November 16, 2011). Libraries are a necessary resource for every community in this time of economic hardship. Communities utilize libraries everyday to: access the Internet and learn how to use computers; create resumes and apply for jobs; print/send government forms; borrow free information resources; meet people and make friends; complete homework; and participate in library programs for people of all-ages. The list continues to grow as we move further into the 21st century. Every year, it becomes increasingly necessary for library staff to provide professional guidance to Chicagoans who are unfamiliar with information and communication technology. Everyday, library staff foster digital inclusion in their communities.
Many Chicagoans would appreciate more CPL branches open on Sundays. Many Chicagoans would utilize a 24/7 library.
I know money is tight, but cutting the library budget is not right.
Library staff are currently stretched as thin as possible.
These budget cuts would leave two library staff members and one librarian to serve patrons at each branch, each day; the library needs more staff, not fewer!
What ever happened to educational standards?
Libraries empower the communities they serve. A well-funded and fully staffed library system is a symbol of Democracy, intellectual freedom, and equality. Please don’t impede intellectual freedom and equality in the 27th ward. Vote to keep libraries fully funded. Vote in favor of an Amendment to the city budget that ensures the full funding for much needed library staff, resources, and services.This is important. Do the right thing!
Your ward needs this library and all of the library staff.
Petition to save Chicago Public Libraries:
http://action.afscme.org/c/293/p/dia/action/public/index?action_KEY=3039&start=50
Thank you for your time and thoughtful action.
Most sincerely,
The People
“In New York, Save NYC Libraries has been hosting creative events to protest the proposed cuts: a bunch of library huggers got together to give the library a big squeeze and a group of library supporters spent 24 hours protesting the cuts for the We Will Not Be Shushed 24-Hour Read-In.”
Story Time at City Hall on Halloween to Save Chicago Public Libraries
Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/afscmeil/sets/72157627902275979/
Story Time at City Hall on Halloween to Save Chicago Public Libraries
Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/afscmeil/sets/72157627902275979/
Telephone Blitz—-Thursday, November 10th
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Many CPS students are out of school this Thursday. This is a perfect opportunity for a
TELEPHONE CAMPAIGN. The Plan: get as many people as possible to call their Alderman’s office and the Mayor’s office on Thursday, November 10th. It takes a couple minutes, and ver few words, like this:
“My name is _________. I support the Chicago Public Library and don’t want any cuts to Library hours, staff, or services. Please fully fund the Library.”
They counting the number of calls received in support of the Library, so they won’t take your name. Have your whole family call! and spread the word.
Let’s make those phones ring off the hook all day long!
The phone number to the Office of the Mayor is 312-744-3300. You can locate the phone number to your Alderman’s office at http://chicago.legistar.com/People.aspx. If you use libraries that are not in your own ward, please call other Aldermen in addition to your own.
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Please do not neglect my libraries. Though the schools have been slaughtered (FUND CPS!) , but learning hasn’t stopped. The library is my school as it sparks curiosity and provides fuel to keep it burning as I continue learning. The library is a haven of knowledge so sacred to this city and deserving of support. Please do not neglect my libraries.
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