Kitsap Regional Library

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The Kitsap Regional Library system is a library system serving Kitsap County, Washington. It runs nine libraries throughout the county, and provides a bookmobile and outreach services for youth and schools,[1] serving a population of 233,400.[2] The system owns over 500,000 books, and provides computers and technology for residents of Kitsap County.

It is funded by a property tax rate of $.42 per $1000 of property value[3] after a vote to raise the levy was defeated by more than 5,000 votes.[4]

The library is having significant trouble with rising operating costs, leading to it operating at a deficit.[5]

[edit] Libraries

  • Bainbridge Island Library
  • Downtown Bremerton Library
  • Kingston Library
  • Little Boston Library
  • Manchester Library
  • Port Orchard Library
  • Poulsbo Library
  • Silverdale Library
  • Sylvan Way Library and Service Center

[edit] References

  1. ^ Lewis, Chad. "Library Tackles School Questions", The Kitsap Sun, 2006-09-06. Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 
  2. ^ Populations Served. Secretary of State: Washington. Retrieved on 2008-05-20.
  3. ^ Grimley, Brynn. "Levy Lid Lift's Fate in Hands of Voters", The Kitsap Sun, 2007-05-02. Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 
  4. ^ Grimley, Brynn. "Voters Turn Down Library Levy Request", The Kitsap Sun, 2007-05-16. Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 
  5. ^ Grimley, Brynn. "Tighter Budget Adapted for Kitsap Regional Library System", The Kitsap Sun, 2008-01-27. Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 

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