Roy Public Library (Photo from KomoNews.com)
Recently, a friend told me a story about some very extraordinary kids in a small town. What do kids normally rally together for? I can think of many reasons – from planning a Homecoming Dance to plotting ways to get the keys to Mom and Dad’s car. Never have I heard about kids working together to save a library.
How fantastic is this?!
It’s all happening in Roy, Washington, a small town hit hard in today’s economy. On the chopping block, as a way to save funds, is the town’s only library (read the full news report here at KomoNews). It’s a tragic tale, one requiring action. So the kids are acting.
They aren’t alone. The outpouring of support that I’ve seen – from news articles, to bloggers, to everyday Joe’s – is heartwarming. In a world filled with cynicism at every turn, the efforts to save this library remind us all that we are on this journey together. For those creative writers out there seeking inspiration, there’s not much that can beat this story.
Anyone who’d like to donate is urged to contact the library by phone at (253) 843-2331or via email at roylibrary@comcast.net.
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I can’t think of too many causes that are more important than ensuring kids have access to literature and research.
Nice to see you here, Joe -