Email Newsletter
Our email newsletter is getting a new look. Once a week you can look forward to a listing of upcoming programs. Additionally, we will send you the Insider newsletter with current library news about once a month.

Now that renovations are substantially complete we want to shift the focus of the Insider from the building project to other library topics of interest. The focus of this newsletter will include topics such as: staffing, library services/collections, donors, library finances, and how you can get involved. If there are other topics of interest I'm always happy to hear your comments and suggestions.

Thanks!
Andrea Ingmire
Library Director
906-226-4303
Staff Spotlight
Mary Schneeberger
This month we're spotlighting a staff member ready to retire. Many people have had the pleasure to work with Mary over the years. Her energetic work launched Teen programming and defined the Teen Zone at PWPL. Mary's last day is July 31st. We'll be celebrating both Mary's retirement and Harry Potter's birthday (this is not a coincidence).

Additionally, we are welcoming Amanda Pierce as the new Teen Services Coordinator! Amanda has worked at PWPL since 2014. We are thrilled to have Amanda moving into this role. Her enthusiasm, interest in Young Adult literature, and love of teens make her a great fit.
Library Services and Collections
Circulating Art Prints
The library has had a circulating art print collection for more than 20 years. Unfortunately, storage and display of this collection has not been ideal. During renovations staff discussed this collection, and decided that in order to keep it better storage was required.

Thanks to the IDI design team and North Oak Manufacturing we have lovely art print storage cabinets.

Art prints are located in the AV area behind the circulation desk. Patrons may check out two art prints at a time, for a two month loan period. There are no renewals of this collection and fines are $1.00/day.

We have some lovely pieces of art, be sure to check them out!
Tributes, Memorials and Donors
Allyn Roberts Issues a $30,000 Challenge
Would you like to honor a friend or loved one with a tribute gift?  If so, now is the best time ever to make a financial contribution to the PWPL—and your gift will be matched! 

Allyn Roberts will match donations until we raise $30,000 this summer. Support PWPL's excellent collection, programs and library services!

Gifts must be made before September 30, 2019 so please make your gift today.  
Beth Millner Jewlery
This Friday, artist Beth Millner will release her "Knowledge is Power" pendant supporting the Peter White Public Library!

Check out the design via Beth Millner Jewelry:

$50 from each sale will go to the PWPL Development Fund.
Tax Tribunals (yes, it's still a thing)
Meijer - Recent Tax Tribunal Filing
You've probably seen the recent stories about Meijer filing a tax tribunal in Marquette Township. What the news didn't report is that Meijer's filing is only one of several pending tribunal cases in Marquette County.

All of these cases, if awarded will affect the funding of municipal entities including: township or city hall, schools, libraries and other entities whose budgets rely on tax funding.

Currently the library has approximately $13,500 in pending settlement refunds. Of the $13,500, about $12,000 is a loss of annual revenue from here forward.

Recently, I spoke with Rep. Sara Cambensy about these tribunals and her work in Lansing. She (and other Representatives) are working very hard to get change in place. But, for now we wait.

The Tax Tribunal docket is all available online. You can search by county and sort the list by status.

There are many reasons that a business or home owner may file a tax tribunal. I'll let you decide which entities are requesting a 'fair and equitable amount of property tax' and which are taking advantage of a tax loophole.

Of current pending cases the following make the biggest financial impact on the library:
Meijer is requesting a 43% decrease in taxable value.
Flagstar is requesting 68-78% reduction in taxable value for their three properties.

To search for yourself, visit LARA's website: http://taxdocketlookup.lara.state.mi.us/Search.aspx
Get Involved!
Upcoming Meetings
Library Board of Trustees:
July 16, 2019 5:00 pm
Shiras Room

Township Advisory Council (TAC):
September 4, 2019 5:00 pm
Shiras Room
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library invite you to visit their used bookstore on the main floor of the library.

The next book sale is scheduled for September 26-28, 2019.

If you are interested in volunteering with the Friends, call or email Heather heather@uproc.lib.mi.us or 906-226-4305.

Contact Andrea Ingmire with any questions or comments! aing@uproc.lib.mi.us 906-226-4303
The Mission of the Peter White Public Library is to enrich the community through access to library services and cultural opportunities.