People for Libraries is a political action committee whose purpose is to support the libraries and services provided through Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) by advocating for library funding measures. The current countywide local option levy will expire in June of 2026. A proposal to renew library funding is anticipated to be on the November 2025 ballot.

The renewal of the levy provides needed funds to:

•  Maintain open hours at all libraries, avoiding cuts in service

•  Fund children’s reading events, including summer reading and literacy programs for preschoolers

•  Purchase books and materials that all library users have access to countywide

•  Provide reading and learning support, including online access and homework help designed to improve school success for all students in the county

•  Maintain central support and services that link libraries together