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Thanked Connie Briggs for speaking, praised the survey, and asked the board to prioritize energy efficiency rather than continued spending on repairs.

Sent a message of support.

Runs a neighborhood Next Door account and got a huge response to a library post — people are 'shellshocked' after the middle school project, which didn't fundraise. She asked the library to fundraise and noted support is broad but concerns about costs, long-term operating expenses, and taxes remain.

Questioned the spending of $1.5 million on library design and millions on new buildings when existing school and township facilities could be repurposed.

Thanked the board for tabling the e-bike ordinance, requested better notes on agenda items, and questioned spending large sums on a new library instead of spreading resources.

Thanked the board for approving the RFP for MPdL Studio, praising their community engagement and understanding of the library's role.

Diane noted that travel books often end up back on carts without being counted as viewed, and mentioned Linda Connelly's work looking into selling vintage books.

Expressed appreciation for the library's positive community impact and praised their strategy to leverage a capital campaign rather than burdening local taxpayers.

Diane shared insights from Penn State Abington's recent campus building project, suggesting the library consult with university administrators who have experience working with architects and gaining community buy-in.

Suggested using National Library Week starting April 19 to invite elected officials like Sanchez, Haywood, and Dean to the library to learn about its work, noting local state reps historically engage younger voters through such appearances.

Suggested hiring a building consultant before a fundraising consultant to give donors specific project details, and noted the need to coordinate communications with township officials.