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How is the library funded?
Stanislaus County Library is primarily funded by a 1/8-cent sales tax which voters first approved in 1994 and have renewed three times since. This funding supports Library…
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Why doesn’t the Library Tax pay for the renovation? Why is private funding needed?
The tax pays for operations. Library, County, State and Federal funds are covering the core project. Private funding will provide for elevating the project to a level…
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Does anyone use the library anymore? Why do we even need a library?
Libraries provide programs that promote literacy to all residents, from children to the elderly. Families attend story time and other activities, providing children with their first learning…
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I don’t use the library and neither do my friends. Why should we care about the library?
A public library is a bank of free knowledge. It uplifts and connects the community. Libraries
support communities of lifelong learners and help us enjoy the social and…
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