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7-2-09 Legislative Update - Here's what we know:

· Legislators have been listening to their constituents and are working very hard to minimize any funding cuts to public libraries.
· Public libraries MAY experience some funding cut but every indication is that it will not be near the 30% cut proposed by the Governor.
· The General Assembly approved an interim budget through July 7, and public library funding continues at 2.22% of the state's general tax revenue and with no cuts at this time.
· The House already has introduced a resolution to allow for a second budget extension through July 14, if it appears the 2010-11 budget cannot be approved by July 7.

Here's what we don't know:

· How much of a cut, if any, public libraries will experience in the biennium budget.
· When the biennium budget will be approved.
· If there are issues besides slot machines that are still unresolved.
(Ohio Library Council email update to public libraries)

Governor Strickland's Statement on Public Libraries

Ohio Library Council has issued this response: www.olc.org/pdf/OLCResponseStricklandLtr062609.pdf

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Thank you to Terri Beitzel of Martins Ferry for her donation of toys, books and prizes to support Children's Programming.

Thank you to Deluxe Toy & Hobby of Martins Ferry for their donation of children's toys to support Children's Programming at the library.


The State Library of Ohio understands that this is a challenging time for all residents of our great state. This one-stop Find Help in Tough Times center provides help in finding important information and resources.
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Now available online - City of Martins Ferry Ordinances 2009



July 2009 - New Adult Nonfiction , Adult Fiction, Children's, Teen, Staff Picks & DVD's, too.

Book Reviews, Reading Suggestions, etc.

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Martins Ferry Public Library
20 James Wright Place - PO Box 130
Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935
Phone: 740-633-0314
Fax: 740-633-0935
Yvonne Myers, Director