Lockport Public Library

Library Budget Vote

BUDGET VOTE RESULTS

Library Budget Vote - 2013/2014 proposed budget
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
9:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
Community Meeting Room

Public Information Meeting
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Community Meeting Room

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

2013/2014 Budget Information for Voters

Tax levy increase from 2012/2013: $27,387
Total request from tax levy: $1,376,120
Total budget from all sources: $1,608,854
Total budget increase from all sources: $22,134
(See budget detail.)

The proposed increase is $27,387 from property tax support over 2012/2013 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 2012:
218,881 people visited the library.
35,327 people have library cards.
414,140 items were borrowed.
21,521 reference questions were answered.
11,634 adults, children, teens, and families attended 410 (non-computer) 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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