Thank you Perrysburg voters!
On March 19, 2024, you voted to support the library with a 69% vote of "YES!"

Why The Levy Is Needed

Way Public Library is a source of great pride for the citizens of Perrysburg, and it is our goal to keep it that way. The Way Library Board of Trustees has voted to place a levy on the ballot on March 19, 2024. This will be a replacement of the current 1.9 mill levy. Without this local funding, which will represent nearly 48% of our budget, the Library's ability to provide sought after services will be severely restricted.

Currently Way:

• Provides access to over 8 million items.
• Serves 14,387 patrons each month.
• Checks out over 2,037 items daily.
• Offers over 600 programs yearly for all ages, with annual attendance of 13,183 patrons.
• Accommodates nearly 1900 meetings per year.
• Provides wireless internet access hosting 395,000 WIFI sessions and 967 public computer sessions each month.
• Has 24,590 active registered library card holders.

Passage of this levy will allow us to:

• Continue to provide free programs and special events for all ages.
• Meet the current and emerging technology and training needs of our patrons.
• Preserve the safety and integrity of our heavily used facility. Funds for repairs, maintenance, cleaning and service agreements are critical to protect the public's investment.

Basic facts about the levy:

• The current operating levy expires at the end of 2024.
• The cost of the 1.9 mill replacement for the owner of a $200,000 home will be $11.17 per month.
• Property tax bills were reduced by $8.07 per month in 2014 when the voter approved 1999 library renovation bond was paid off 12 years early due to effective management by city officials.

Way Library is widely recognized as a great library. It is a highly-visible, heavily used community gathering place. We are deeply grateful for the strong support we receive from the citizens of Perrysburg who share our belief in the value of an outstanding public library. The passage of this levy is necessary to protect the Library’s current services and to support the vital role it plays in the community.