Federal funding cuts to museum and library services threaten to affect local residents’ access to information. Although the Institute of Museum and Library Services has had a budget of only 0.0046% of the overall federal budget, it has provided invaluable support for the regional services on which we rely; these services are now threatened.
The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society is proud to operate the Blanding Public Library and the Carpenter Museum and to welcome both townspeople and visitors who come for pleasure and research. Along with access to our own collections, we offer a wide variety of educational programming for all ages throughout the year, museum passes, e-books, newspapers, scholarships, summer reading materials for local schools, field trips, and cultural events, as well as Wi-Fi connections and computer access for those who may not have them at home. Through the SAILS network, Rehoboth residents have access to books and other materials from the entire Commonwealth and beyond, research databases, language learning programs, and more.
Much of this is supported by regional library and museum networks which are supported by the IMLS. Please let your legislators know what libraries and museums mean to you.
Sincerely,
Rebecca H. Smith
President, Rehoboth Antiquarian Society
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