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Anti-Privatization Letter Writing Parties

August 12, 2026 Fresno FOL 1 Comment

It’s time to make our voices heard! Join us for our first two letter writing parties to oppose the Fresno County Board of Supervisors’ interest in privatizing the Fresno County Public Library!

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Because the subject of library privatization is so Because the subject of library privatization is so new to so many people, and because there are so many questions about it, we're going to be sharing our talking points! These are based on research and conversations with people in the know, both locally and outside of the Central Valley. Point 1: There are certain community services that should be held public. Public libraries provide access to an infinite array of ideas both present and past, our world’s history, our literary heritage, and learning resources for people of all ages. Public libraries provide this access to all who use them without regard to means or background. Without access to these technologies, the digital divide grows deeper; more people are left further behind, and the gap between the “haves” and “have nots” grows deeper. Public libraries are accountable to the public for the money they spend and the way they operate. They are governed by officials who answer to voters. Private companies answer to the need to make a profit and not to the public. Accountability will not be available under a private company, which shields its profits from public view. Use of public funds should be transparent. #fresnofol #fresnolibrary #keeplibrariespublic #friendsofthelibrary #libraryfriends
Southeast Fresno County: we've got a letter writin Southeast Fresno County: we've got a letter writing party for you! The Reedley Peace Center has offered to help us host one! Friday, September 4 Fellowship Hall, First Mennonite Church 1208 L Street, Reedley, CA (Between 12th and 13th Streets) Postage, stationery, talking points, and refreshments will be provided! Just bring yourself, a friend, and your passion for public libraries! #fresnofol #reedleyca #reedleypeacecenter #fresnolibrary #keeplibrariespublic #friendsofthelibrary #libraryfriends
Wanna join the Friends of the Library at your favo Wanna join the Friends of the Library at your favorite @fresnolibrary branch but don't know how? Let us walk you through it! Visit fresnofol.org and click "Join now" to be directed to our membership options. Join as a general member, or click "Join your branch Friends" to select a chapter to receive part of your membership dues! #fresnofol #fresnolibrary #libraryfriends #friendsofthelibrary
Our first two letter writing parties, both in Fres Our first two letter writing parties, both in Fresno, resulted in over 200 letters being written! Recipients included the Board of Supervisors, the mayors of several cities in the County, incoming Supervisors, and more! At least two more parties are currently in the works, one of which will be in Reedley on September 4. We'll share more details as soon as possible! The homepage of our website now includes a link to the talking points we've shared for these parties, as well as a link to our Anti-Privatization Committee email list sign-up and information on how to find your District and your Supervisor's contact information. #fresnofol #fresnolibrary #libraryfriends #friendsofthelibrary #librarylove #keeplibrariespublic
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