Support Your Public Libraries
The Wayne Library Alliance (WLA) manages financial resources and state standards requirements for the 7 member libraries in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Other than the coordination of services, each library retains its own budget, board, and staffing to best serve their local community.
Many nearby counties have library systems financed by taxes. There is no library tax in Wayne County, Pennsylvania and therefore, our library system must rely on other income sources.
A small portion of our annual budget comes from the state level, and another portion is provided by the generosity of allocations from the Wayne County Commissioners. There is no library tax in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Combined, the State funds and Commissioner funds comprise about 40% of the libraries’ budgets each year, and we are grateful for that help. The balance of our funding (approximately 60% of the annual libraries' budgets) comes from private donations. Imagine planning to provide for your family and knowing your salary was less than half of what you need to survive. It's a difficult task.
We ask that you consider supporting your local library. We depend on your generosity via direct donations, via a wide variety of options, and at your comfort level. We truly appreciate it.
Many nearby counties have library systems financed by taxes. There is no library tax in Wayne County, Pennsylvania and therefore, our library system must rely on other income sources.
A small portion of our annual budget comes from the state level, and another portion is provided by the generosity of allocations from the Wayne County Commissioners. There is no library tax in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Combined, the State funds and Commissioner funds comprise about 40% of the libraries’ budgets each year, and we are grateful for that help. The balance of our funding (approximately 60% of the annual libraries' budgets) comes from private donations. Imagine planning to provide for your family and knowing your salary was less than half of what you need to survive. It's a difficult task.
We ask that you consider supporting your local library. We depend on your generosity via direct donations, via a wide variety of options, and at your comfort level. We truly appreciate it.
Libraries are for everyone.
Libraries are community hubs.
Libraries matter.
Libraries are community hubs.
Libraries matter.
Thank you for making sure your public library is available for future generations.