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Residents tell Grant County Court library is a vital community resource
Summary
Multiple residents testified in support of forming a library district, citing daily use, services for seniors and children, community gathering space, and the risk that losing the library would push residents to neighboring counties for services.
A string of residents told the Grant County Court on Feb. 20 that the county library is essential for daily life, community connection, and access to services for seniors and children.
Shannon Adair, a John Day resident and restaurant owner, said she supports the library even though she does not personally use it, arguing that "we need to support things that we don't use personally" to preserve community services. Susan Church said she uses digital library services (Libby) daily and noted seniors and shut-ins rely on those services. Louise Le Duc described the library as a place that creates community and provides activities for children. Nancy Collins said she and her family would likely obtain an out-of-district card and use services in neighboring counties if Grant County lost its library, which could shift shopping and medical appointments away from the county. Debbie Bloom reiterated broad concern about the county's future without library services.
These comments formed the bulk of public testimony in favor of the proposed library-district formation and were cited by the court in noting strong public support.
