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County Commissioners October 11, 2024 <br /> Kittitas County Courthouse <br /> 205 West 5t"Avenue <br /> Ellensburg,WA 98926 <br /> Dear Commissioners Laura Osiadacz, Brett Wachsmith and Cory Wright, <br /> Thank you once again for the opportunity to share our 2024 Kittitas County Regional Library Board (KCRLB) <br /> Annual Report and 2025 Budget Requests. In the following packet, each city library has provided a brief <br /> report of their past year activities and 2025 funding request. <br /> Established by the Commissioners in 1996,the Regional Library Board continues to thrive collaboratively as <br /> we work together to further our services and maximize our resources to our county residents. Our city <br /> libraries continue to offer reciprocal borrowing privileges and a shared Integrated Library System (ILS),the <br /> online catalog. Not only can county residents obtain a free card from the other city libraries, but patrons can <br /> also research items housed in each building virtually. Our reciprocal agreement has proven to be most <br /> beneficial and important.Our collaborative nature is crucial as we can help each other and everyone in the <br /> county. <br /> The Summer Reading Program at all libraries continues to grow and thrive every year.All libraries had a <br /> record amount of public participation.KCRLB once again collaborated with CWU Lion Rock Visiting Writer <br /> Series featuring Roy Scranton as our 2024 One Book One County Author. His program was well received and <br /> attended. <br /> The county's financial support is crucial to continuing quality library services to residents of Kittitas County. <br /> We are again requesting$1500 in support of the Summer Reading Program Regional Project.These funds will <br /> be distributed equally to the 3 smaller libraries to supplement their budgets for summer reading incentives <br /> and supplies.This program encourages all kids in Kittitas County to continue reading through the summer <br /> months. We are also requesting$1000 to help support the One Book One County program.These funds will <br /> go directly towards possible author visits and/or programming efforts. <br /> The following table is a summary of each city's request for county funding support. <br /> Library Request 2024 Funded 2025 Request <br /> Cie Elum 31,000 39,000 <br /> Ellensburg 120,000 123,000 <br /> Kittitas 9500 9500 <br /> Roslyn 24,000 26,000 <br /> Summer Reading(Cie Elum, Kittitas, Roslyn) 1500 1500 <br /> One Book One County program (OBOC) 1000 1000 <br /> Totals 187,000 200,000 <br /> Our libraries rely on County government to contribute to this vital funding that provides quality library <br /> services our county residents deserve and expect.The Kittitas County Regional Library Board appreciates the <br /> commissioners' recognition of the necessity for continued library support. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Josephine Camarillo, Ellensburg Public Library <br /> On behalf of the Kittitas County Regional Library Board <br />