New Bern Area Residents Deserve a Modern Library That Meets Current and Future Needs

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#402

I believe access to a community library is very important for families. I think an expansion of our local library would benefit many in our community.

Debbie Murray (New Bern, NC, 2022-05-09)

#405

I have been a library patron since we moved here in 2017. I love our library.

Jane Powell (New Bern, 2022-05-19)

#410

Libraries are always important!

karen mcvicker (new bern, 2022-05-22)

#411

The current library is poorly situated to serve the residents of the greater New Bern area. Greater visibility, enhanced services, additional meeting and flex space will result in increased usage. Libraries are economic engines for their communities. Judy Hills

Judy Hills (New Bern, 2022-05-30)

#414

New Bern needs a library commensurate with the size of its population. With a larger facility, the library can offer more programs that will benefit the community. We recently moved her from a smaller town in northeast Pennsylvania and we had a larger library than the one in New Bern. It was used extensively by the community.

David Super (New Bern, 2022-06-03)

#415

I’m signing because the residents of New Bern deserve a bigger and better library. There are many under-served populations in this city that could and would benefit by services provided by an updated library

Debra Dansby (New Bern, 2022-06-04)

#417

I am a PT resident in New Bern for 10 yrs and s strong advocate for public libraries. Currently I preside over the Board of Trustees in Stroudsburg PA at the Hughes Library and its branches.
Taverna, Carolina Colors, James City area would be ideal sites for an area branch, along with the area near the New Bern Police station. (Where a library would be welcomed and most needed).
Including eco-friendly attributes will also help with operational costs such as-solar heating /cooling panels..Partnerships with municipalities for community events is also a huge plus.

Trudie Lear (New Bern and Stroudsburg PA, 2022-06-05)

#418

I would love to have a larger library able to hold more options for everyone

Kendyl Gray (New Bern, 2022-06-05)

#424

I love our little downtown library but when I see these beautiful modern libraries in other (smaller) towns I always think how we could use a nice new bigger library! I’m a big reader of popular fiction and these titles are often a long wait so I do believe a larger library would allow more room for multiple copies of books as well as the ability to house older titles that I assume get weeded out for space. And most importantly the need for more gathering space and updated tech and other materials would be great for the community. Best of luck!

Molly Knowles (Trent Woods, 2022-06-08)

#433

I love our library and certainly want it to grow and keep up with the peoples' needs.

Constance McCalester (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#434

I would like to see an updated Library for our community.

Laurie McCollough (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#443

I noticed that the room to the front always smells of mold and mildew--damp !!

Barbara Maier (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#446

Libraries are essential to all populations.

Anna Helvie (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#447

I live dowtown and as much as I would hate to see the library relocate, I think it is not being utilized to its potential. It needs more kids and community programs

Katrina Schimmel (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#448

I would love to see an updated library with even a play space for grand kids like so many newer libraries

Lynn Weiss (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#452

I believe that Newbern needs a larger library to accommodate it's growing population.

Joanne Phillips Orluk Orluk (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#459

I love the library

Melanie Rust (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#460

I am signing because I have 5 young children and would love for them to have an amazing library to grow up with!

Natalie Matheny (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#462

The current library is 30 years old and needs a major update!!

Patricia Butler (Havelock, 2022-06-08)

#465

My family uses the library frequently and we see firsthand how much our community benefits from what they have to offer. We imagine with more modern amenities and resources they could do even more!

Amber Ayala (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#466

I believe it is time to modernize the library facilities for the population of New Bern.

Brenda Gear (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#467

New Bern needs a new library

Sheila Marrero (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#477

Libraries are a community’s soul.

Josephine Faler (New bern, 2022-06-08)

#478

Libraries are extremely important. They promote reading and learning. They are a place for individuals or families. They offer many different programs for the community. I support my local library!

Rändi Kish (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#480

New Bern needs a public library to meet its needs for a growing community.

Patty Macko (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#481

Libraries are crucial to our community!

Staci Hulse (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#486

Libraries are so important! A better library will improve the life and education of the citizens of New Bern for years to come!

Sam White (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#487

Our population supports the library having larger square space and more diverse resources. I support this petition.

Andrea Sokira (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#499

We need a better library

holly allain (new bern, 2022-06-08)

#501

Every community needs a good library, many people just don’t realize the resources available.

Mary Molinare (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#503

I believe that libraries are key components of a community.

Amanda Norwood (Trent Woods, 2022-06-08)

#505

New Bern is growing and the
public library needs to grow along with it. Modernization
is essential.

Patricia Sager (New Bern, 2022-06-08)

#522

We need a progressive space to enlighten our community and all deserve the state of the art which is deeply needed!

Karen Poole (New Bern, 2022-06-09)

#525

I love our library, but as an educator, mom of young children, and avid reader, I can see the library needs more resources for all ages, and an updated building. New Bern is a growing city and deserves a modern building that can meet the needs of a growing populace.

Francesca Alejandre (New Bern, 2022-06-09)

#527

I'm signing because I love our library and the staff.

Kim Barrett (New Bern, 2022-06-09)

#528

I would like to see the Library grow as the town is now growing.

Debra Buckles (Trent Woods, 2022-06-09)

#530

The library is so important to the community. Their youth programs helped shape both of my children's lives.

Jennifer Hines (New Bern, 2022-06-09)

#535

My son loves the library!

Alicea Giorgianni (New Bern, 2022-06-09)

#541

The library is SUCH an important asset to the community!

Catherine Seeley (Trent Woods, 2022-06-09)

#544

I want to bring Havelock into modern times... everything is improving AROUND Havelock ... We need to up our game so to speak... or be left like an old deserted town, similar to those old western movies ... we need to start somewhere!... let's give Havelock a fighting chance! ... I plan on growing old here ... we need to upgrade the whole town ... one step at a time... let's begin here.

Rose Virga (Havelock, 2022-06-09)

#547

Because our kids deserve a place that will grow with them!

Kayla Mikule (New bern, 2022-06-09)

#554

Library needs greater funding to better serve Craven County citizens.

Neil Richards (New Bern, 2022-06-09)

#556

The library is an integral and pivotal part of many lives and serves as a positive, rewarding place to grow and learn at all ages. It is a critical component in a thriving city and for children.

Sherri Brooks (New Bern, 2022-06-09)

#560

We NEED a larger, better library. With a larger, better library comes a higher quality community.

Monica Zink Davenport (Trent Woods, 2022-06-10)

#565

As a psychologist, parent, and person committed to efforts ensuring a healthy community, I see an inadequate library in Craven County. Libraries assist with early education resources, education across the lifespan, and one of the tools to assist people out of poverty. We need an expansion now.

Amy James (New Bern, 2022-06-11)

#567

Our library is in desperate need of a real upgrade

Elizabeth Bertsche (New Bern, 2022-06-11)

#570

I'm signing because libraries are a vital part of every community and should be equipped to provide resources and quality of life enhancements to everyone from pre-schoolers to senior citizens.

Esperanza Scrivano (New Bern, 2022-06-12)

#571

Libraries are important investments into the community!

korin leffler (New Bern, 2022-06-14)

#599

As a senior citizen I rely a lot on the resources of the library. The fact a diversity of the books at the library. The staff is always so friendly and very helpful with any requests that I have.

Sharon Davis (New Bern, 2022-06-23)



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