Learn why Jefferson Area citizens are supporting the levy for Henderson Memorial Public Library. Vote YES on Issue 2 on March 15, 2016.

1. Issue 2
Henderson Memorial Public Library
March 15, 2016

3. Jefferson Loves its Library!
• The citizens began our library
in 1883.
• Henderson Library has been
continuously supported by the
community since 1980.
• This is the longest continuous
levy in Ohio!

4. Good Stewardship of Library Funding!
Renovating user spaces

5. Good Stewardship of Library Funding!
Technology Advancements
Audio/Visual
Updates
Hearing Loop
Technology
Public Computers & Internet
Free Movie Nights

6. Good Stewardship of Library Funding!
By joining Clevnet in 2013
Our library offers 50,645 items at the library!
We have access to over 10 million items through Clevnet.
We belong to a consortium of 43 library systems.

7. Materials
• Books, DVD’s, Audio Books, Music CD’s, Magazines
Good Stewardship of Library Funding!

8. Good Stewardship of Library Funding!
EXTENDED HOURS
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday-Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• The only Ashtabula County Library open on Sunday!

9. Good Stewardship of library funding!
Author Visits
Community
Collaborations
Hay Rides
Summer Reading
Storytimes
Book Clubs
Stitching Groups
Tech Help

10. Knowledgeable Staff
Good Stewardship of library funding!

11. But now, we ask for your help!
We cannot continue to maintain or
grow this level of service without
additional funding!

12. What are we asking for?
Proposed Tax Levy
(Replacement and Increase)
Jefferson Township (Including Village of Jefferson)
Henderson Memorial Public Library
A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.
A replacement of 0.5 mill of an existing levy and an increase of 1 mill, to constitute a tax for the
benefit of Henderson Memorial Public Library for the purpose of current operating expenses at a rate
not exceeding 1.5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.15 for each one hundred
dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2016, first due in calendar year 2017.

13. What does this mean?
We want to replace our .5 mill levy with a 1.5 mill levy.
.5 mill = $55,000
1.5 mill = $142,161

14. How Much?
This will cost a homeowner with a $100,000 valued home about .41¢ a day, or
about $12.50 per month.
This is less than the cost of buying one new DVD or buying one new book!

15. How do we compare with other
libraries in our county?
Revenue From Current Levies
Ashtabula County District Library 1.25 Mill
10 years
$1,057,783.25
Conneaut Public Library 1.9 Mill
5 years
$332,419.57
Grand Valley Public Library 2.0 Mill
continual
$322,494.43
Harbor-Topky Public Library 2- 2.0 Mill Levies
5 years
$253,090.64
Kingsville Public Library 1.0 Mill
5 years
$108,773.00
Rock Creek Public Library 1.5 Mill
5 years
$ 85,735.49
Andover Public Library .5 Mill
5 years
$ 75,413.63
Henderson Memorial Public Library .5 Mill
5 years
$ 54,072.00

16. Comparison With New 1.5 Mill Levy
Anticipated Revenue From Levies
Ashtabula County District Library 1.25 Mill
10 years
$1,057,783.25
Conneaut Public Library 1.9 Mill
5 years
$332,419.57
Grand Valley Public Library 2.0 Mill
continual
$322,494.43
Harbor-Topky Public Library 2.0 Mill
5 years
$253,090.64
Henderson Memorial Public Library 1.5 Mill
5 years
$142,161.00
Kingsville Public Library 1.0 Mill
5 years
$108,773.00
Rock Creek Public Library 1.5 Mill
5 years
$ 85,735.49
Andover Public Library .5 Mill
5 years
$ 75,413.63

17. What will this levy do for you?

18. What will this levy do for you?
Walk-in Hours – 7 Days a Week
Clevnet
Online Virtual Library 24/7
Ohio Web Library
Digital Audiobooks
Digital Music
Digital Movies & Video
Your library is always open.