Summary
State aid jumped 7% to about $257,000 and the annual appeal raised nearly $51,000 — its best year in three. Some budget categories, like maintenance and periodicals, ran over in 2025.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
State aid up 7% to $257,057.36; annual appeal raised $50,936.
The whole community through better-funded library services.
Hoopla users who lose one borrow per month.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Library Board of Trustees - Sep 28, 2026
Funding is down 7% due to staff vacancies and lower interest rates, though operating costs dropped 5%. Cost-saving moves include cutting Hoopla borrows and switching the Chromebook/hotspot provider.
Library Board of Trustees - Jan 26, 2026
State aid jumped 7% to about $257,000 and the annual appeal raised nearly $51,000 — its best year in three. Some budget categories, like maintenance and periodicals, ran over in 2025.
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