Every year, board members from the Abbeville County Library System join library supporters from around the state to head to Columbia and talk to our legislators about the need for library funding on the state level.
This year, with the support of Representative Paul Agnew, we had a victory during the house budget debates: Funding for libraries was raised from $2.00 to $2.25 per capita with a $60,000 minimum. This will raise state funding for the Abbeville System by almost $8000. In addition, lottery funds were allocated to public libraries at approximately $22,000 per county.
As the budget goes to the senate, we're hoping to see these figures raised to $2.50 per capita and $50,000 in lottery funds.
Thanks to all the legislators who voted to support this important increase for libraries! Locally, these funds help us provide staffing, technology, and materials for all three libraries in Abbeville County -- and we couldn't do it without your support!
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