Virginia Library Association Honors Advocacy for Library Preservation in Arlington County
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Updated Sep 23
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What happened
The Virginia Library Association awarded the Citizens for Cherrydale Library its 2026 Advocacy Award. This honor recognized the successful community campaign aimed at preserving the Cherrydale Library in Arlington County. The campaign involved residents petitioning, attending public budget hearings, and lobbying county leaders regarding the fiscal year 2027 budget process.
From arlnow.com
Why it matters
The advocacy efforts successfully convinced Arlington County Board members to rescind the closure proposal that had been under consideration. The campaign was organized to protect the library's operating hours, staffing capacity, and services.
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Who's involved
- Arlington CountyThe county government whose budget process was successfully lobbied against.
- Virginia Library AssociationThe organization that presented the award for successful advocacy efforts.
- Arlington County BoardThe legislative body whose members were petitioned regarding the library's future.
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The entities involved
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Arlington County
county in Virginia, United States; part of Washington metropolitan area