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Rock Island Public Library reports steady use, seeks 5% levy increase for 2026
Summary
Library director presented the annual report and a 2025–2030 strategic plan, reporting steady circulation, an 11% rise in electronic checkouts, a roughly $800,000 reserve and a board decision to request a 5% increase in the local library tax levy for 2026 to cover wage and digital-resource costs.
The Rock Island Public Library presented its annual report and a new strategic plan during the city council study session, reporting steady overall usage, expanded digital access and a request to increase the local library tax levy for 2026. Angela, the library presenter, said most 2024 revenue came from municipal and district tax levies and that state grants, donations and ARPA funds supplemented those sources.
Angela said operational spending for the year was "a little over 2,800,000" and that capital work included an external stone restoration. On reserves, she reported the library maintains a 90‑day operating reserve of roughly $800,000 and that amounts above the reserve are assigned to capital projects for emergencies and planned upgrades.
The library reported it holds more…
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