Library Budget News for 2010

The Tuxedo Park Library has been a hive of activity this year. Our circulation figures already show an 11.5% increase in items borrowed over last year. And to serve you better we are now open on Wednesday AND Thursday evenings until 9 PM. The programs and services we provide to the entire Tuxedo community include visits from notable authors, lectures, art and cooking classes, musical performers, weekly storytime sessions, summer reading programs, and instructional courses.

On Tuesday, November 3, 2009, there will be a Library budget proposition on the ballot at the General Election. For next year, the Board of Trustees of the Tuxedo Park Library is requesting an increase of $11,607, or 2.6%, in tax support for the Library’s operating budget. This is an increase of $3.49 per Tuxedo resident for the year – less than a penny a day.

The proposed budget reflects our ongoing commitment to improve library service to the residents of Tuxedo while controlling costs.

~ Proposed 2010 Library Budget ~

Income
Revenue from Taxes $453,902
Fundraising $31,000
Fees: fines, faxes & photocopies $14,400
Interest $7,500
Total Income $506,802

Expenses
Personnel $317,950
Library Materials: books, DVDs, magazines, etc. $48,864
Other Operating Expenses $38,230
Automated Library System $26,600
Utilities $25,508
Building & Equipment Maintenance $25,500
Insurance $12,700
Library Programs $11,450
Total Expenses $506,802

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Claudia Depkin, Library Director, or any member of the Board of Trustees. Please remember to vote on Election Day!

Many thanks,
Library Board of Trustees