The Peru Gazette

Peru Free Library is seeking an increase in funding through Proposition 3 on the school board & budget ballot. If the proposition is approved by voters, the cost to individual property owners would be modest. For example, a homeowner whose home is assessed at $200,000 would pay a total of $2.89 to support the library for a full year. The small increase for individuals would accrue to a $10,000 increase in community funding for the library. Library funds are used to directly support community members of all ages. The funding increase requested via Proposition 3 will allow the library to continue providing the community with support staff, books and other educational materials, free printing and photocopying, free use of public computers, technology support, free wifi, study spaces, tutoring and early intervention accommodations, weekly story hour, and home-schooled family instructional space. It will also support continued year-round children’s programming, all-ages art classes, art exhibits, special events, and community learning opportunities. As the costs for running the library and library services have risen over the years, it has become necessary to request this increase in funding.

Proposition 3 is a separate item from the school budget. The vote will take place on Tuesday, May 20th from 1 pm to 8 pm at Peru High School. All registered voters in Peru are eligible to vote.

Marque Moffett, Vice President of the Peru Free Library Board of Trustees