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Exciting changes are brewing at the Cottage Grove Library, including the announcement of acclaimed author Peter Guy for this year's All Community Read!

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Cottage Grove Library Board finalizes author for 2025 Community Read program
Library Board confirms Peter Guy as author for this year's Community Read event.
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May 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Cottage Grove is buzzing with excitement as residents gather to discuss a historic referendum that could shape the future of their first public library!

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Cottage Grove schedules public session on library referendum question for April 1 ballot
Village administrators explain library referendum process and funding details during public information session.
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March 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Cottage Grove residents are raising alarms over a proposed $1.3M library project that could hit households with a staggering $700 tax increase!

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Village residents voice concerns over $1.3M library project amid financial uncertainty
Community debates library project costs amid concerns over financial impact and tax increases.
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January 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Cottage Grove is divided over a proposed library referendum, with residents voicing passionate opinions on its necessity and financial implications.

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Cottage Grove residents debate library referendum amid concerns over costs and community needs
Cottage Grove residents debate library referendum, expressing concerns over costs and community needs.
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January 15, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Cottage Grove residents are rallying to save their library from drastic staffing cuts, armed with over 1,100 petition signatures and a proposed $50,000 solution to maintain essential services.

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Residents press Cottage Grove council to restore library staffing; petitioners propose $50,000 solution
More than 1,100 residents petitioned the council to preserve library staffing after a proposed drop to one staff member; petitioners and Friends of the Library asked for roughly $50,000 (about 0.4% of a $12 million budget) to retain 2.7 FTE so two staff are on duty during open hours.
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June 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Residents rally to save vital library and pool services, presenting over 400 signatures and a bold funding proposal to the city council!

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Residents urge council to preserve library and pool as petitioners offer a funding swap
Multiple residents presented petitions (400+ signatures) and urged the council to find funds to maintain library and pool services; a local nonprofit (Vital Villages Oregon) proposed using restricted housing funds to buy a property and transfer it for community benefit as a one‑time bridge.
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May 17, 2026 at 5:39 AM