Funding sources

Where does the library’s money comes from?

1. County treasurer collects ad valorum tax, i.e., mill levy, and forwards to city clerk who forwards six times a year on dates set by K.S.A. 12-1678a.
• See funding calendar for the chronology of when money is sent.


• “Calculating your library mill levy” by Chris Rippel at http://db.tt/QMXGsHL0


• “Raising your mill levy” by Harry Willems at http://db.tt/WcdbFBWd
2. City government may give the library additional funding.


3. CKLS sends system grant three times a year.


4. State Library of Kansas sends State Aid once a year.


5. Fines, donations and gifts from local community


6. eRate participation pays for telephone and Internet connections


7. Grants received for by librarian and trustees