Hello friends! You may have heard the Dover Public Library’s 1.0 mill operating levy is up for renewal on the May 4, 2021 election ballot. I wanted to share a few facts about the levy in case you had questions:
Is the library levy a renewal?
Yes, the library is on the ballot to RENEW its 1-mil, 5-year operating levy. The levy is not a tax increase.
How much money will the levy raise?
The levy will generate $351,000 annually for the library, which is 30% of its operating budget.
How much will the levy cost me?
The levy will cost $2.07 per month (or $24.84 per year) for the owner of a home valued at $100,000.
What will the funds be used for?
Levy funds will be used for the library’s operating expenses, which include the purchase of materials, programming for all ages, and other services to the community such as:
- Storytimes for children and outreach to local schools and preschools
- Teen-centered programming for grades 6-12
- Author events and book signings
- Free meeting room space
- Internet access, WIFI, and computer classes
- Notary services
- Spanish translation assistance
- Delivery of materials to homebound and senior residences
- Free online classes, databases, eBooks, and more!
Who will be voting on the levy?
Property owners who live in the Dover City School District within Dover Township (including Dover City) will be voting on the levy.
What happens if the library’s levy does not pass?
Without levy funding, the library will have to make cuts beginning in 2022, including changing hours, staffing, reducing the amount of new materials and reducing the number of programs and services.
Where can I register to vote?
You can register to vote at the Dover Public Library or at the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections: https://www.boe.ohio.gov/tuscarawas/ The deadline to register to vote is April 5, 2021.
When does early voting begin?
Early and absentee voting begins April 6, 2021.
What is the issue number for the library’s levy?
The library’s levy renewal is Issue 9 on the election ballot.
Who does the Dover Public Library serve?
The Dover Public Library is an independent public library committed to serving the residents of Dover and Dover Township. However, the Library is also proud of the fact that many of its registered borrowers reside outside of Dover and Dover Township. The Dover Public Library is open to all.
Feel free to contact me any time if you have any questions about the library’s levy renewal. You can contact me at 330-343-6123 or by email at director@doverlibrary.org.
Jim Gill
Director
Dover Public Library