Here's how YOU can help your libraries

It's National Library Week! That makes it the perfect week to let state legislators and the governor know how  important libraries are to you and to Abbeville County. It will only take a few minutes but your message will make a difference. The South Carolina State Library Association has provided an easy and effective way for you to write your elected officials to let them know how much you value the libraries in the community. Here is that link: http://capwiz.com/ala/sc/home/ Consider sharing a personal story about how your public, school, or college library makes a positive impact in your own community. For example, let your elected officials know how much your children depend on their school libraries to help them succeed in school, or explain how much you depend on your public library to connect you to information you need. Then, please forward this message to your friends, family, and colleagues  in the state. Ask them to take this opportunity to support libraries in their communities, too! Thank you for advocating for the libraries you love! *This blog post includes information from Michael Dowling Director, Chapter Relations Office American Library Association