Provo Library

Thank you to everyone who voiced an opinion on this issue, and thank you to the council for this vote! We look forward to maintaining the level of library services you've come to know and love.

After hundreds of emails and hours of public comment, the Council motioned for staff to prepare the budget to include an increase to the library portion of the city property tax.

The Council will vote to adopt the budget on August 20th.
This would give the library $448,254, approximately an extra dollar a month from the average homeowner.

Thank you to everyone who shared your opinion with the Council. You can watch a recording of the public hearing on our YouTube channel.

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If you follow us on social media you can't have missed it: The Truth in Taxation hearing discussing a possible increase in funding for the library is tonight (August 13, 6:00 PM, City Council Chambers), and we urge you to share your thoughts with the City Council on this important matter.

If you've somehow missed all the posts we've shared on this topic, here's months' worth of discussion in a few sentences: after over 20 years of not asking for a tax rate adjustment, the Library needs additional funding. This funding is to cover operating costs and necessary building maintenance. We have made about $350,000 in cuts, but we are still in need of about $450,000 to maintain our current level of library services. We are asking for an increase of about $12 per year per household (that's $1 a month, or one copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar on Amazon).

If you think we're on the right track with the collections, services, and operating hours we offer, tell the City Council so. If you disagree with this ask, that is also feedback they're interested in. The Library is for you, and you should have a say in how it's funded.

📸: Marcie Jessee

A quick sneak peek of our week! 🤔📚🧘‍♀️🐉🎲✨

Want to support your local library? Come to your truth in taxation hearing on August 13 🗣

Join us TONIGHT for the Utah Valley Operafest! Register online to experience a performance like no other 🎼

This week, we have so many fun activities planned! Join us for programs such as book trivia, hearing about our librarians' favorite books, learning from the Avatar in Republic City, and so much more 📚

The library will be closed for the 4th of July ❤️🤍💙 Happy Independence Day!

Even the wildlife loves our story trails! Make sure to check out our next story trails at the Paul Ream Wilderness Park and Spring Creek Park 🌿

We have SO many fun programs to come to this week! Don't forget, our courtyard book sale is this Wednesday on the North Patio 📚

The library will be closed on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth ❤️💛💚 We invite you to tonight's, "Freedom is a Wonderful Thing: a Night of Folktales" with Diane Ferlatte, a professional storyteller, to help us celebrate Juneteenth. See you there!

DON'T FORGET, Teen Lock-In is this Friday 🔓 Check out the link in our bio for more details!

This week is jam packed with fun-filled family activities! Make sure to join us TONIGHT for our Summer Reading Kickoff and Animal Show 🐆📚

Kickoff our Summer Reading Program this Monday with an animal show, activities, and much more! Click the link in our bio to learn more about it! 📚🐆☀️

We're so excited for our Summer Reading Kickoff and Animal Show next week 🐆📚 Make sure to stop by some of our fun activities this week and get excited for our Kickoff!

Looking to swap plants or test your knowledge? Then we've got the perfect programs for you! Swipe through to see what events we have this week. Check out all of our events at the link in our bio!

Join us TONIGHT for Divya School of Dance's performance in the ballroom! Registration required 📝

This will affect you if you’re coming to the library tomorrow for Children’s Book Festival! Plan accordingly!

***TRAFFIC ALERT***

University Avenue between 300 S and 200 N will be closed from 7:00 pm on Friday, May 3rd until 2:00 pm on Saturday May 4th due to the Provo City Half Marathon / 5K.

At 7:00 am, the morning of the race, the outside northbound lane of University Avenue will be closed for the race participants from 300 S. to the mouth of the canyon. Officers allow traffic to get through the intersections when there is a break in the runners. Please detour using 300 South until 2:00 pm.

www.run13.com/races/provo-city

TOMORROW, join Caldecott winner Jason Chin at this year's Children's Book Festival!

We love the programs we have this week! Remember to check out the link in our bio to see all the events we're hosting this week 🌸

We've got lots to do this week at the library, so comment down below which programs you're going to!

While using one of our telescope's offered at the library, a patron was able to capture this amazing photo of the moon in its waxing crescent phase! This photo was captured in Kanab, UT on April 12, 2024. We love seeing what our patrons can do with their talents 🌒

Join us TONIGHT for BYU Young Company's performance of "The Tempest," a show recommended for all ages! See you then 🌊