Dear Friends and Neighbors,
With the November election behind us, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who supported the library funding referendum. In our service area, 2,226 people voted in favor of providing additional funding for library services. While the referendum ultimately did not pass, I am deeply grateful to each of you who voted yes, shared information, encouraged your neighbors, and spoke up for the importance of our public libraries.
I also want to thank everyone who took the time to participate in the election. We respect the decision of the voters, and our commitment to serving this community remains as strong as ever.
I want to assure you that Quarryville Library isn’t going anywhere. Our staff and Board of Trustees remain committed to providing the best possible library services with the resources we have available.
That said, I also want to be transparent about the road ahead. Like so many organizations, we continue to face rising costs. Without sufficient, stable funding to keep pace with those costs, we will need to make some changes to how we operate. These are not decisions we take lightly. We have a responsibility to carefully manage the funds entrusted to us while doing everything we can to preserve the services or community values.
Over the coming weeks, we will be taking a close look at our operations and making thoughtful decisions about how best to move forward. I expect to share more specific information about the resulting service changes in December.
In the meantime, I hope you will continue to visit the Library, attend our programs, borrow materials, and make use of everything we have to offer. Your presence and participation matter, and they help remind us why the work we do is so important.
I am proud of this Library, our dedicated staff, and the community we serve. There are challenges ahead, but there is also much to be thankful for. I remain committed to doing everything I can to ensure Quarryville Library continues to be a welcoming and valuable resource for our community for years to come.
With sincere gratitude,
Michele Lefler
Executive Director
Quarryville Library