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Bay County library leaders outline services and urge support for six-year millage renewal
Summary
At the April 14 Bay County Board of Commissioners meeting, Library Director Kirsten Wellnitz and Assistant Director Kevin Ayala detailed services, usage and finances and asked the board to consider a six-year millage renewal that Ayala said provides roughly 84% of the system's revenue.
At the April 14 Bay County Board of Commissioners meeting, Bay County Library Director Kirsten Wellnitz and Assistant Director and head of finances Kevin Ayala presented system statistics and budget projections and urged commissioners to consider a six-year renewal of the library millage.
Wellnitz told the commission the county library system operates four branches and a bookmobile that serves more than 45 stops monthly, and described programs for children, teens and adults designed to support literacy, job searches and community connection. "We are the only place that is welcome and open to everyone," Wellnitz said, describing services from…
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