I am writing in support of a new library in Hadley. Ever since my husband and I moved here nearly eight years ago, our library has been a source of entertainment, education and friendship.
The countless books and DVDs we have borrowed have saved us huge amounts of money and the programs and social events have provided knowledge and new friendships.
We have deepened those friendships while collaborating with friends, trustees and staff to raise money and enhance library programs.
It has been evident in planning events that we need more space on many occasions. People are squeezed into the basement or the fireplace room and other library activities must be curtailed during the program.
A new library would have a large community room, many more parking spaces and would be all on one floor so that folks who need accessible space and bathrooms would not be deprived of attendance at any events.
Our creative, hard-working staff does an incredible job with what we have but our library could do so much more for all age groups with a more modern facility.
I urge Hadley voters on May 5 to let our trustees apply for a grant that could pay for more than half of construction costs. We will all reap the benefits for this positive decision.
LINDA MEEHAN
Hadley