The Library After the Levy

Issue 16, , passed in the on May 3.

"Our means everything to the library," said Library Director Kevin Rosswurm. "Winning the election means that we will have a stable financial foundation, , for the next five years."

"On the other side, the passage of the levy means that we won't lose half of our income next year and have to slash staff and services," Rosswurm added.

Next year the library plans to purchase more new books, DVDs, CDs and other materials. "We'll also be able to replace some aging computers, present more children's programs and fill some long vacant positions," Rosswurm said. He added the passage of the levy will allow the library to restore services to 2008 levels, but not undertake any significant new projects.

About the library's future, Rosswurm said, "I'm optimistic. We are busier than we have ever been. More people are borrowing books and DVDs. More people are using our computers and information services. I think this trend will continue even when the economy improves. As long as state funding remains at reasonable levels we will be able to maintain our core services through the end of this five-year levy."