I’d be hard-pressed to describe the challenges facing the Orcas Island Library better than Cali Bagby has in her Oct. 2 article in the Sounder, and I’m confident that the expansion plans proposed by the board reflect the needs of our island community.

I’m grateful that our library board continues the tradition of forward-thinking which can be traced back to the board in the late ‘80s when it acquired the land for, and provided the leadership which resulted in our present, well-used, and now over-crowded facility.

Now is the time to ensure that our library can meet our future needs in the rapidly-changing information age, and I’m hopeful that our community will fully support this worthwhile initiative.

Fred Klein

Orcas Island