The Southwest Public Libraries (SWPL) provides services to the entirery of the Southwestern City School district via the Grove City Public Library and the Westland Area Library. 

SWPL is struggling to have sufficient funding. 

SWPL is heavily dependant on state funding, at over 60% of their revenue. State funding is unpredictable not only during budget re-evaluation, but on a year to year basis. If the current trajectory continues, SWPL will be in existential crisis by 2030. 

We aim to change that by running a successful levy campaign that will bring SWPL to over 50% local funding. 

Much more than just the number of books on library shelves is at stake. SWPL also offers a wide variety of programming for all ages. Children's programs promote literacy, such as storytimes and summer reading. Adult programs promote lifelong learning, such as book clubs and genealogy. SWPL also invests staff time in community partnerships with local schools and social services such as Jewish Family Services, Legal Aid of Southwest and Central Ohio, and the Ohio State University School of Social Work. For more information on library services, visit their website at swpl.org 

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Determining when the next levy will be on the ballot is up to the library board, not the SWPL Levy Committee. The SWPL Levy Committee is currently fundraising for whenever that next levy will be.