The Trustees of New Madison Public Library will hold a public meeting to discuss library funding on Thursday, September 16 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the library, 142 South Main Street in New Madison. State funding for libraries has decreased by 25% since 2005, and additional cuts are possible in 2011. The trustees are exploring every option for securing additional funding in order to maintain the facility and ensure quality library services for the community. One option under consideration is a low millage property tax levy that would be brought before voters in the Tri-Village School District in 2011. Additionally, a county-wide library support levy is being discussed. Comments or questions related to either option, or library funding in general, are welcome at the September 16 meeting. Comments or questions may also be submitted in writing before the meeting (NMPL, PO Box 32, New Madison, 45346) or shared in person with any library trustee or the library director, Ann Riegle-Coursey. Please call 996-1741 for more information.
New Madison library is the best in the county! They have the best selection of new books and sell their old books at reasonable prices. I hope the community supports this important levy.
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