Politics & Government
Library Funding Increase Proposed, Solebury Schedules Forum
The Free Library is requesting to increase Solebury Township's contribution from $120K to $170K. A public forum is set for Jan. 14.
NEW HOPE, PA —The Solebury Township Supervisors will hold a community forum on Jan. 14 to assess support for increased funding for the Free Library of New Hope & Solebury.
The forum will begin at 6 p.m. at the New Hope-Solebury High School auditorium.
The Free Library is requesting to increase Solebury Township’s contribution from $120,000 to $170,000. Currently, library must raise more than $80,000 a year through fundraising activities to cover day-to-day operating expenses.
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Solebury Township residents currently consume 70 percent of library's services and enjoy resources worth the equivalent of $115 per resident annually, according to information from the library.
More information on The Free Library’s funding request can be found at www.nhslibrary.org.
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