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will help maintain services  Which libraries would be funded by
the levy?  Washington County Cooperative Library Services
(WCCLS) has provided funding for public library operations
linking together city and community libraries for 30 years.  The
levy would fund member libraries in Banks, Beaverton, Cedar
Mill, Cornelius, Forest Grove, Garden Home, Hillsboro, North
Plains, Sherwood, Tigard, Tualatin, and West Slope. 85% of the
levy funds would be distributed to these libraries, many having
experienced service reductions in recent years. Remaining funds
would provide central services that link libraries together.
Why is this levy being proposed?  To maintain current local
library services:  * Avoid additional reductions in hours, book
purchases and programs.  * Provide current local library
services through 2011.  * Address increases in population and
library use.  * Maintain central services that link libraries
together.  To support literacy prog