SAVE THE LIBRARY ! VOTE “ NO ” ON NOV . 8
If passed , a ballot question on this year ’ s midterm election ballot will result in a catastrophic 84 % cut to the Norwin Public Library ’ s local funding . The library cannot survive a reduction that extreme .
In 2000 , voters in North Huntingdon , Irwin , and North Irwin approved a 1 mil levy to improve , support and maintain the Norwin Public Library . This was in addition to the . 2 mil levy that was put into place in the 1970s .
The entire 1.2 mil levy averages less than $ 27 per household and provides $ 500,000 of the library ’ s budget . This is separate from the Norwin School District taxes ; they are just collected together .
Norwin Community Receives $ 6 Of Value For Every $ 1 Invested Total Circulation in 2021 = 159,079 Total Savings to the Community on Borrowed Materials Alone = $ 3,926,396.00
From a conservative financial standpoint , there ’ s no better investment in the world .
A Norwin Institution For 85 Years
The Norwin Public Library was founded in 1937 and has been located in a private home , a bank , an old pharmacy and a post office . Since our move to Caruthers Lane 18 years ago , our circulation has more than doubled , making it the highest circulating library in Westmoreland County .
In addition , we have regular speakers who are experts in genealogy , local history , astronomy , genetics , ethnic dancing , and even Bigfoot . We provide one-on-one technological services , helping seniors adapt and succeed in the changing online landscape .
Zoo visits , children ’ s plays , cartoonists , and musicians inspire children during our Summer Reading programs . We hold Trivia nights for children and adults , local business seminars , Christmas and other holiday crafting workshops with origami , sugar scrub making , and wreath contests .
We proctor exams for distance learners , and provide spaces for tutors and their students , job seekers and employment counselors , as well as Boy and Girl Scouts and other local service organizations .
The Norwin Community has supported the library for 85 years , and we believe the library has served the members of our community in ways that everyone can be proud of .
Help continue that tradition . Vote “ No ” on November 8th to Save the Norwin Public Library .
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