As I was reading the The State of America's Libraries 2018 report, it mentioned that most voters don't realize that the primary source of library funding is local. 

Here in Shorewood, 84% of the Library's annual funding is comprised of Shorewood property tax dollars (local funds). We spend those dollars responsibly, efficiently and with a long-range and disciplined view of the future, supporting the Village Vision 2025 plan created a few years ago. We have invested in a professional staff with a focus on high quality customer service resulting in low staff turnover. We utilize those dollars to provide an inviting and well maintained building that has space for quiet or collaborative endeavors. And those funds go toward engaging people of all ages in lifelong learning and community connection via our planned programs and events and our carefully cultivated physical and digital collections.

 

Shorewood has one of the most highly regarded public libraries in the area, due to the residents of Shorewood prioritizing their public library during the budget process. Thank you!