𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐁𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝. All of us at McArthur Library want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who showed up and spoke in support of the library at Tuesday night’s City Budget Hearing. Hearing your words, and seeing you advocate for the importance of the library in our community, made us incredibly proud to be your librarians and you even brought tears to our eyes. Below are just a few snippets of the wonderful things you shared about your library: “Libraries, reading - are so important and we are so fortunate to have this in our backyard.” “The librarians on both floors and the security guards treat us like family. They make recommendations based on our interests, and they take time to really connect with us - that’s the magic of the library. And in a world where misinformation continues to run rampant, McArthur librarians continue to be a needed and valued beacon for our community.“ “A library truly is one of the last places that we can all go without the expectation of spending money and get an incredibly enriching experience.” “It has been a place of joy, a place of respite… every time I’m there I get treated as if I’m family… it offers a place of judgement-free learning… they provide the space for people who maybe feel like they don’t have belonging.” “One of the things I’m really worried about is the city of Biddeford running me out of town… our taxes are going up. Now the other thing, the second thing, is that I’m a VERY strong advocate for McArthur Library… so let’s advocate, they do great stuff, I’ve never seen anything like it, it’s unbelievable the different things they do”. Thank you for showing up for your library. We are so proud to serve you and to offer valuable resources to all of Biddeford. If you were not able to attend the Budget Hearing, there will be another opportunity to on April 14th at 5:30 PM. We also invite you to email city councilors at https://www.biddefordmaine.org/2525/Online-Contact-Form.

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆. If you’ve ever checked out a book, brought your kids to storytime, used a computer, or found a quiet place here - this is your chance to give back. 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟳𝘁𝗵, 𝟲𝗽𝗺 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 Show up for your library! We’ll have McArthur stickers available for all to wear to show their support of the library. Can’t make it to the hearing? Send city councilors an email at https://www.biddefordmaine.org/2525/Online-Contact-Form

Thanks to the Cote family for sharing these awesome photos of their “Show Up for Your Library” boats. We love them! Did you know? The Children’s Room gives out 40 Take & Make craft kits every week to kids in our community. These kits provide access to crafts that help with fine motor skills, creativity, learning, and more! You can help us to continue making these available each week. Join us at the Public Budget Hearing to show your support for library programs: City Hall Tuesday, April 7 6:00 PM We hope to see you there!

We need your voice (and your presence!). The City Budget Hearing is coming up, and decisions made there will shape the future of our library. Tuesday, April 7th, 6pm City Hall - Stay for 10 minutes or the whole meeting - Speak, or simply stand with us Every person in that room makes a difference. Can’t make it to the hearing? Send city councilors an email at https://www.biddefordmaine.org/2525/Online-Contact-Form

Winnie and Wilbur are back on Wednesdays - and they have a favor to ask! Unfortunately, guinea pig voices aren’t considered an approved form of support at City Budget Hearings… so they need you to go on their behalf. Show up for your library: Tuesday, April 7 at 6 PM Make Winnie and Wilbur proud! Let City Councilors know why you love our library (yes, visiting the guinea pigs counts!) so we can continue offering programs and services for all of the Biddeford community. Can’t make it? You can still help by sending a message here: https://www.biddefordmaine.org/2525/Online-Contact-Form

Our library is more than books. It’s also: - A safe space to go after school - A place to apply for jobs - Storytimes for little minds - Access to information - A place where you can sit, relax, and just 'be' without having to spend money Help us continue being all of these things and more for Biddeford. Join us at the City Budget Hearing and speak in support of what the library means to you: Tuesday, April 7th, 6pm City Hall Can’t make it to the hearing? Send city councilors an email at https://www.biddefordmaine.org/2525/Online-Contact-Form