We, the undersigned urge Cheltenham Township and its Commissioners to reconsider the proposed $100,000 cut to the library’s budget for 2026. This cut will have a significant negative impact on our
community, including: Reduced library hours Fewer services and programs A 10% reduction in part-time staff No cost of living adjustments for library staff This cut may save the average homeowner just $9 a year, less than the cost of two cups of coffee, but the impact on our library and its users is far greater. To illustrate, the library system has saved its users over $2.3 million so far this year!  This number is based just on the price of materials checked out and doesn't even include the countless programs and other services it provides.  We believe that a strong library is essential for our community and ask the township to find alternative solutions that do not compromise the quality and accessibility of our library services. Thank you for your consideration. #FightLibraryCuts #LibrariesMatter #FundOurLibraries #FundCTLS