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Letter to the editor: Support the library levy
The Suburbanite
To the editor:
On May 4, Summit County will hold a primary election. While there may not be national or state concerns to hold people’s interest, there is a local issue that is particularly important to the entire community. Akron-Summit County Public Library’s renewal levy (Issue 10) is on the ballot.
For over 35 years the community has supported the library system through a local property tax levy and 55% of the Akron-Summit County Public Library’s operating income is supported by the current levy.
Libraries are important to the infrastructure of a community and they are available to everyone. Whether you want e-books, traditional books, audio or movies; digital resources to start businesses, find a new job, or research family history; learn a new language; produce a sign or etch glassware; borrow a cooking implement; listen to librarians tell stories or authors discuss their books; or just need to use f