Very Important-PROTECT LIBRARY FUNDING!

[Lakewood Public Library]

Governor Strickland has proposed a cut to the Public Library Fund of $112.5 million in fiscal year 2010 and $114.8 million in 2011.

Lakewood Public Library depends on the Public Library Fund for approximately 50% of its funding. Under the Governor’s proposal, Lakewood Public Library would lose approximately $1.2 million of needed revenue each year.

A cut of such magnitude to Lakewood Public Library’s revenue stream would mean substantial reductions, including cuts to materials purchasing and programs, reduced hours, staff furloughs and lay-offs. With such a drastic reduction in funds, Madison Branch is also at stake.

THERE IS NO TIME TO WRITE LETTERS.
THE STATE BUDGET MUST BE APPROVED BY JUNE 30.

PLEASE SEND A STRONG MESSAGE: “DO NOT CUT FUNDING FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES.”

Governor Strickland 614 466-3555
http://governor.ohio.gov/Contact/tabid/153/Default.aspx

Senator Dale Miller
Telephone: 614/466-5123
Email SD23@maild.sen.state.oh.us.

State Representative Michael Skindell
Telephone: 614/466-5921
Email: district13@ohr.state.oh.us

http://saveohiolibraries.com/