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Residents at Wythe County meeting urge continued library funding and contest Kanopy promotion
Summary
Dozens of residents spoke during citizensf9 time with strong support for the public library and varied concerns about a library social media post promoting the Kanopy streaming service and certain titles; callers urged the board not to defund the library and asked for an investigation into promotional uses of tax-funded platforms.
Dozens of residents who signed up to speak at Tuesdayf9s Wythe County Board of Supervisors meeting urged the board to maintain funding for the county library system, described the library as an essential community resource and raised objections to a library social media post promoting the streaming service Kanopy.
Why it matters: the remarks came as board members considered the countyf9s FY2026 budget and a $77,799 increase for the library. Speakers on both sides of the issue told the board the library serves residents across age groups and that funding decisions will affect access to programs and materials.
What speakers said Several speakers defended the libraryf9s role in the community. Volunteer and former library staff described the library as a safe place where seniors and families find technology help and social activities. Maddie Pitts, a volunteer,…
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