Library Funding
The library receives funding from several sources.
- 75% comes from property taxes.
- 21% comes from the State of California -- Public Library Fund and Transaction Based Reimbursement.
- 4% comes from fines and fees.
Links to news stories about California library funding budget cuts
California State Senate budget & fiscal news
California Assembly budget news
Library Journal
Education Portal
Fresno Bee
The library receives no federal funds.
The Friends of the Lake County Library and the Friends of the Middletown Library raise and donate money to supplement the budget.
Other donations and bequests provide some funding to the library.