“A public library is a public service, and secure, reliable public funding is the most appropriate way to pay for it.”
“To rely on donations for critical operational expenses such as salaries, building maintenance, and utilities, is inviting a crisis for the library.”
– Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State
May 2023
We continue to make steady progress restoring KVL’s services thanks to the support of our patrons and the Town; the Town has narrowed our funding gap from $140k to $45K. Our 2024 budget cycle and funding discussions with the Town begin in late summer. We will keep you posted.