Date: August 4th 2009

Dear Patron,

Attached please find our August newsletter in .pdf format. If you are unable to open the file, it is also available in our library in print version and viewable at our web site at www.alexandria.lib.oh.us.

We are grateful to our patrons for their very vocal support of our library! Thanks to your combined efforts, the Ohio legislature agreed that the proposed budget reduction of an additional 30% would be an unacceptable blow to public libraries. Instead, library funding has been reduced to 1.97% (previously 2.22%) of the state�s General Revenue Fund. Our Board of Trustees has been working to trim expenses in ways that allow us to continue to provide excellent customer service and the wide-range of material choices that you expect. Again, your support during this difficult time is much appreciated!

Thank you for your continued support of our library and programming. We welcome any feedback, please let us know how we're doing.

Denise Shedloski,
Director