Lockport Public Library

Library Budget Vote Information

Update from Beverly Federspiel, Library Director, on April 6, 2011:

The Lockport Public Library’s proposed 2011/2112 budget vote results are: of 245 votes cast, 209 (85%) were “yes,” 36 (15%) were “no.” The 2011/2112 increase is $38,348 as approved by voters who reside in the Lockport City School District. The total library budget from all sources will be $1,557,467. Local tax support of the budget totals $1,316,606. The new budget will take effect July 1, 2011.

The library’s annual “My Favorite Character” Kids Vote featured favorite Dr. Seuss books. The winning title was Green Eggs and Ham with more than double the votes received by the runner-up titles of The Cat in the Hat and The Lorax, which were tied.

Library Budget Vote - 2011/2012 proposed budget
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
10:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m.
Community Meeting Room

Public Information Meeting
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Community Meeting Room

You must be a registered voter in the Lockport City School District to vote.

2011/2012 Budget Information for Voters

Tax levy increase from 2010/2011: $38,348
Total request from tax levy: $1,316,606
Total budget from all sources: $1,557,467
Total budget increase from all sources: $17,201
(See budget detail .)

The proposed increase is $38,348 (3%) from property tax support over 2010/2011 appropriation.

The proposed increase, if approved by voters, will be applied to increased operating costs, maintaining library collections and services, computer access, library programs, access to collections, and services via our Web site.

How is the money used?
To sustain library operations and provide services.

In 2010:
220,395 people visited the library.
32,089 people have library cards.
427,283 items were borrowed.
20,764 reference questions were answered.
18,905 adults, children, teens, and families attended 603 library programs.

Library services include:

A broad collection of materials including a variety of formats: books, large print books, CDs, DVDs, audio books, magazines, and downloadable e-books and audio books, as well as personalized service to help you find information.

Access to the Internet and online databases, including a wireless connection for people with laptops.

24/7 reference services, allowing patrons to submit questions electronically 24 hours per day.

A community meeting room that serves over 80 organizations at no cost.

An offering of programs at no cost for children, teens, and adults.

A community gathering place to read, think, create, and communicate.

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