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Story County libraries reiterate 5% funding request, outline countywide services
Summary
Directors from Story County's 11 public libraries asked the Story County Board of Supervisors to support a requested 5% budget increase and described services, partnerships and a revised county distribution formula ahead of next fiscal year.
Directors from Story County’s public libraries told the Story County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 4 that they are asking the county to support a 5% budget increase and outlined how county funding supports services across all 11 branches.
Library directors made the request during a budget work session attended by Supervisors Lisa Heddams and Linda Merkin, county staff and local library leaders. They said county support is critical to sustaining in‑person and digital services that reach residents from infants through seniors.
The library directors said the 5% request is aimed at preserving core services and expanding digital collections and…
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