• In terms of state funding, Ohio Public Libraries are operating at 1998 funding levels.
• State funds are distributed according to population; therefore, based on this data, Morgan County is the third lowest funded library system in the State of Ohio. 
• Local levy dollars account for 35% of our library’s yearly budget.

What Kate Love Simpson Libraries Do for You

• Access to a wide variety of materials targeted at audiences of all ages both digitally and in print
  • Books, audio, ebooks, magazines, music, videos, databases, and more!
• Literacy based programs to encourage reading in Morgan County’s youth from birth to teens
• Outreach services to schools, nursing homes, churches, patron residences, and stops in all areas of the county
• Computer terminals offering high speed Internet and software to aid in word processing, presentations, etc.
• Printing, copying, and scanning capabilities in black and white and color
• Computer classes covering basic applications, Internet, specific software, and digital downloading
• Genealogy Room housing local and state historical documents and information
• Meeting room space for community events
• Member of SEO consortium allowing patrons to access materials from over 200 various library locations
• Partner with various community organizations and members to host a wide array of programs
• Distributor of governmental forms, voter materials, tax forms, etc.

Kate Love Simpson Libraries @ a Glance

• Open 4,678 hours per year            
• Average of 300 visitors each day, totaling over 82,000 patrons served per year  

• 7,875 card holders                                     
• Over 230 programs per year with attendance nearing 3,500 participants
• Circulating over 125,000 items per year
• 720 bookmobile stops per year
• 10,964 patrons accessed library public Internet Computers in 2018
• 23,592 patrons connected to wireless Internet in 2018