What is the library levy and when will it be on the ballot?
The library is proposing a 1-mill operating levy for 5 years to be on the November 3rd ballot.
How much will the levy cost?
The levy will cost $2.91 per month for the owner of a home valued at $100,00.00.
How will the levy funds be used by the libraries?
The levy funds will be used to restore hours and services at the Pike County libraries. The Piketon, Eastern, and Western Libraries will be able to resume six-day-per-week service and lost morning and evening hours will be restored the at the Waverly Library. In addition, we'll increase the ability to purchase books and other library materials by 75%.
Doesn't the library already have an operating levy?
No. In its 70 year history, the library has never sought local support to operate its Waverly, Piketon, Eastern, or Western libraries.
Doesn't the library receive money from the J.B. and Garnet Wilson Trust?
No. The library has never received any money from the Trust. The Wilsons left their trust to support college scholarships.
If the library receives no money from the Trust, why is it called the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library of Pike County?
The library accepted its Waverly building from the late J.B. Wilson, with the stipulation that it be named in honor of his wife, Garnet.
What will the library use the levy monies for?
The funds will help to give financial stability to the library, as well as enable us to add thousands of best-selling books, DVDs, audiobooks, and more to our collection. It will also restore lost hours of operation at all our libraries and allow each library to be open to the public 6 days per week. In addition, the funds will improve internet and computer access at all our libraries.
