More support for library tax

Please vote YES for the library on April 4. We use the library often and we see people in using the computers, reading newspapers and magazines, children enjoying story time and teens and adults enjoying a variety of other programs—so many good things are happening at our public library and it costs us so very little in taxes. The library started a different computer checkout system a year ago and it tells you as you check out, how much money you saved (if you had purchased the books you checked out). In just one year, we have saved almost $7,000.00 and that’s just two people. Imagine how much we could save if we were a family of 4 or more. Your tax dollars stretch so far at the library and they have been operating on the same small tax levy since 1962. It’s high time we invested more in our community’s library, as it is NOT funded by our City of Maryville tax revenue at all. The library’s use is increasing and we need to keep pace and to be able to keep the historic building as well. Please vote Yes on April 4!

–– Melissa and Tom Middleswart