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Before You Vote on the Library Levy, Here’s What You Should Know
The North Olympic Library System is asking voters to approve a significant tax increase—but critics say the modern library looks very different from the one taxpayers think they’re funding. From shifting priorities to declining usage, here are the key facts worth considering before you cast your ballot.
A Changing Institution
For generations, libraries have been seen as quiet, neutral places—focused on books, learning, and access to information. The North Olympic Library System (NOLS), serving Clallam County, has long been part of that tradition.
But today’s library is evolving.
Walk into the…
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