As teachers, we support the Salem Public Library District because it will mean so much to children and families. Parents who read encourage their children to read. Access to the reading materials at the local library is an essential link for parents and children.

The Salem Public Library District will reach out beyond the strict boundaries of the City of Salem to the boundaries of the Salem-Keizer School District (excluding the City of Keizer, whose city leaders opted out). This would bring full library service to some 40,000 people who currently fall outside of any tax-supported library area. Many of these are Salem-Keizer School District students who attend our schools alongside students who already have the advantages of full library access.

Reading is an essential foundation for every child’s education. The best way to become a fluent reader is practice. Libraries are both a vast and cost-effective source of books. We need the Salem Public Library District to ensure a strong future for our libraries so students can learn and grow into strong citizens of our community.

WE URGE YOU TO VOTE YES FOR THE
SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT!

Amy Abel

Curt Anderson

Ann Benson

Dan Borresen

Linda Baker

Robert A. Brunson

Carol Clark

Marie Cramer

Janet Dangaran

Tamara Evarts

Nancy Fischer

Maureen Foelkl

Debby Frederick

Kim Grant

Margaret A. Grace

Bonnie J. Groza

Paula Hassenstab

Janet Irving

Jon Kawamura

Maija Kawamura

Ruth Larson

Lisa LeFrancois

Jim Litchfield

Christine McCollom

Karen Morrison

Martha J. Nicoloff

Daneille Rosendahl

Ann L. Seifer

Andy Sheldon

Debra Standing

Leslie Stewart

Gregg Tobias

Christina Tracy

Greg Watson

(This information provided by Deborah C. Straw)