Library requests $5,500 increase; council approves 2027 subsidy

Jul 28, 2026

The Haven City Council approved a $5,500 increase to the library's 2027 subsidy after the library director cited rising postage and technology costs, growing children's programming, and the need to maintain interlibrary-loan eligibility tied to $8,000 in Sickles funding.

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The Haven City Council approved the library's request for a $5,500 increase to its 2027 subsidy during the July 22 discussion meeting. Miss Lipsbaugh, who presented the library's case, told the council the increase addresses higher postage and technology costs and supports expanded children’s programming.

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