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Shepherd Memorial Library asks city for $1.51 million; plans elevator replacement and eliminates children’s late fees
Summary
The library board requested $1,513,850 in city operating support for FY 2025–26, a 5.4% increase, plus capital funds for an elevator upgrade and a facilities needs assessment; the board will eliminate late fees on children’s materials beginning July 1 and plans expanded hours at the Bethel branch.
The Shepherd Memorial Library board presented its FY 2025–26 budget request to Greenville City Council on May 8, asking for $1,513,850 for general operations — a 5.4% increase over the prior year — and $83,333 in capital funding to replace obsolete elevator controls at the main library.
Rick Smiley, chair of the Shepherd Memorial Library Board, introduced the request and noted systemwide use metrics from fiscal 2023–24: 244,131 visits, 63,165 active patrons and 351,557…
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