Library Funding
GCPL has two main funding sources, the State of Ohio and the citizens of Greene County through the 2014 Levy. The pie chart below shows GCPL’s 2025 projected funding revenue in dollars and percentage of total budget.
Greene County Public Library Revenue FYE 2025 projected = $13,795,350
Responsible stewards of public investment
Our focus is always on asking our communities and patrons what they want and then doing everything we can to provide those things. We also prioritize working with Greene County businesses, locally sourcing an average of over $379,000 in library materials each year.
How much of the budget is spent on books, movies, and other items for the public?
Source: LJ 2023 Budget Survey
How much does GCPL spend on salaries and benefits?
Source: Statista, per capita operating expenditures of public libraries in the United States for fiscal years 1995 to 2019, by expenditure type