One Win for Libraries Can Change a Community
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When the Dorothy Hull Library in MI was at risk of losing funding, EveryLibrary stepped in to help.
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Through advocacy, voter engagement, and community organizing, we helped ensure that residents still had access to books, job resources, and educational programs.
EveryLibrary's assistance was invaluable while I was director of the Dorothy Hull Library in Dimondale, Michigan, during a difficult millage campaign. In addition to the challenges of a first campaign since the 1960s, there was considerable debate and conflict between members of the board, the library staff, and the community regarding support for the library.
Their advice was not only valuable; it was the *only* voice that all members of the board and staff uniformly listened to and followed. Their support and advice to our citizen's committee made all of the difference in a divided community, and I believe it is the primary reason for the success of the millage campaign. I continue to benefit from the results of that advice as a resident and library user.
- Ann Sanders, Director, Dorothy Hull Library (MI), May 2023 levy win
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