Athens Drive Library Acquisition

A 9-year-old resident expressed excitement about being able to bike to the new Athens Drive library.

A 7-year-old resident thanked the board for keeping the library in the neighborhood so he can bike to it.

Thanked the board for listening to neighborhood feedback regarding the vital need for a local library serving vulnerable residents.

Supported the Athens Drive site choice, emphasizing taxpayer trust, watershed protection, and community vision.

Thanked the board for keeping the walkable, accessible library in the southeast Raleigh neighborhood.

Expressed heartfelt thanks for the preliminary vote supporting the Well-Fed Garden site.

Highlighted how the Athens campus benefits students, evening Wake Tech classes, and community health.

Expressed gratitude for the board's decision supporting the neighborhood library.