Help provide stable, sufficient, secure funding for libraries in Lancaster County, PA.

Our library is more than a place to borrow books. It is a welcoming community resource that supports lifelong learning, early literacy, workforce development, access to technology, and meaningful connections for people of all ages. A library referendum gives residents the opportunity to vote on dedicated funding that helps ensure the library can continue providing the programs, services, materials, and spaces our community relies on every day. By investing in the library, we are investing in education, opportunity, and a stronger future for everyone who lives, works, and learns in our community.

What is a referendum? A library referendum is a ballot measure that asks voters to approve or reject funding for a library’s services, operations, or facilities. It’s often required when a library needs to raise money beyond what’s available through existing budgets or levy limits, or when it wants to expand services, build new facilities, or restore reduced hours.