Letter to the Editor: Writers and authors in support of the Library bond

We, the undersigned San Juan Island writers and authors, support the Library bond in the upcoming November 8th election.

The Library is of great importance to us in many ways. It supports our writing by providing a well-stocked collection for research and inspiration as well as offering workshops on writing, editing, and publishing. It features and supports our publications through its collections as well as local author programs such as poetry and prose readings.

The bond, if approved, is an essential source of funding for a new Library building at 660 Spring Street. By offering 50 percent more space than the current facility, the new building will enhance those qualities that we already value: quiet, comfortable places to read and work and ample and adequate spaces for author readings and workshops for writers. The new Library will provide more opportunities for sharing our work with the community.

Please join us in voting yes for the Library bond in the November 8th election.

Alice Acheson
William C. Agosta
Robin Atkins
Judith Anne Azrael
Sherry Bell
Jennifer Boyden
Paul Chadwick
Michael J. Cohen
RA (Rebecca) Cook
Cere Demuth
Terry Domico
Ingrid Fabianson
Emily Reed Geyman
John Geyman, M.D.
Libbie Grant
Susie Foster Hale
Thor Hanson
Amy Harold
Amy Herdy
David Mark Jenkins
K. Thor Jensen
Lowell Jons
David M. Kennedy
Jim Lawrence
Tara Mesalik McMahon
Stan Matthews
Julie McIntire-Corey
Lynn Mercer
Rebecca E. Moore
Roger Morris
Jim Nollman
Thomas S. Odegard
Boyd C. Pratt
Nancy M. Spaulding
Lee Sturdivant
Janet Thomas
Gary Thompson
Jim Vedder
Karen Vedder
Susan Vernon
Julia Vouri
Mike Vouri
Richard Walker
Paul Walsh
Susan Wingate

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