Maybe somebody out there can answer this question: WHY WAS MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY DIRECTOR MARY LAWSON FIRED?
WHY DID MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY DIRECTOR SUSAN GOLDBERG KENT LEAVE? WHY WAS MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY DIRECTOR JOSEPH KIMBROUGH DUMPED AS SOON AS HIS LAUNDRY WAS EXAMINED? Only the Minneapolis Public Library can devise a scheme amidst acres of empty land, that requires the current library be torn down before the new library is built. Only the Minneapolis Library can devise a scheme to move a large library twice--spending exorbitant amounts of rental money and moving expenses--to a temporary space with less than half the capacity for every function of the central library. Only the Minneapolis Library can argue that their current central library is inefficient, and then try to design a new library that is going to dramatically increase staffing needs and operating costs. Only the Minneapolis Library could have its educated citizenry arguing about North and South Blocks and their new "Taj Mahal" Library; while its neediest citizens seeking knowledge are pulling on locked doors on Saturday and weeknights at Franklin, Sumner, Roosevelt, and Hosmer Library. This is true even in the neighborhood libraries in the wealthiest parts of Minneapolis. Only the Minneapolis Public Library could be asking to make a new architectural statement, while dumping their beautiful Pillsbury Library, old North Library, old East Lake Library. Only the Minneapolis Public Library could be asking to make an architectural statement, when they fought historic designation for their beautiful architectural gems of Franklin, Hosmer, Linden Hills, Sumner, and Roosevelt Libraries. Only the MPL could ask for a new architectural statement, when they've had such contempt and neglect for their beautiful, historic jewel box neighborhood libraries. Only the Minneapolis Public Library could be asking a money-strapped legislature, to pay for an exorbitantly priced planetarium--the same legislature who has been intent on punishing Minneapolis for its wanton waste and excesses. WHERE ARE PEOPLE's MORAL COMPASSES ARGUING ABOUT NORTH AND SOUTH SITES--when a neighborhood library that serves Phillips, Seward and Cedar Riverside neighborhood has a l/2 time children's librarian, a meeting room that was closed, and children's room that was closed. A neighborhood that has the highest densities, composed of a wonderfully diverse population of immigrants and ethnic groups eager for library services and attention. Why don't you take a close, critical look at Franklin Library at the community meeting this Thursday and Saturday and see what you think? My best, Steve Carter Gratia Countryman Society __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
