The Tuscarawas County Public Library System will host informational town hall meetings about the Library’s upcoming levy at each of its five locations this October.
The library levy on the ballot in November is a replacement of the Library’s 1 mill continuous levy that was originally passed in 2014. Passage of the levy will support the entire Tuscarawas County Public Library System, which consists of the Main Library and Operations Center in New Philadelphia; four physical branches in Bolivar, Strasburg, Sugarcreek, and Tuscarawas; as well as bookmobile and mobile service operations.
“Deciding to go to taxpayers for support is something our Board of Trustees considers carefully,” said Library Director Michelle McMorrow Ramsell. “They never want to ask the taxpayer for more than is needed. The Board determined that asking the voters to replace the 1 mill levy would enable the TCPL to continue to provide the services that the community has come to rely upon.”
Ramsell said the replacement levy will cost taxpayers an additional $10.65 per year per 100,000 valuation and will generate an additional $436,000 annually for the County Library System.
During the town hall meetings, community members will have the opportunity to learn more about the levy, meet staff, ask questions, and tour library facilities. All town hall meetings begin at 6:00 PM.
Town Hall Meeting dates:
- Monday, October 13th at the Main Library & Operations Center (121 Fair Ave. NW in New Philadelphia)
- Tuesday, October 14th at the Strasburg Branch (356 5th Street SW)
- Wednesday, October 15th at the Bolivar Branch (455 West Water Street)
- Thursday, October 16th at the Tuscarawas Branch (209 South Main Street)
- Tuesday, October 21st at the Sugarcreek Branch (120 South Broadway)
Those interested in learning more about the replacement levy and the County Library System are encouraged to register to attend a town hall meeting by visiting the Library’s online event calendar.