Waco-McLennan County Library asks county for 20% share, requests $1.35 million for FY26

Jul 1, 2025

Waco McLennan County Library officials presented circulation and budget data and asked McLennan County to increase its contribution to a 20% baseline, requesting $1,350,000 for fiscal year 2026 to reflect county residents' usage of library services.

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Library leaders told the McLennan County commissioners court on July 1 that county residents account for a substantial share of library use and asked the county to fund 20% of the library system's operating budget, including cost allocations, a request they calculated at $1,350,000 for fiscal 2026.

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