The details
The annual fee for nonresidents will increase from $35 to $100. For senior nonresidents, the fee will increase from $30 to $80. Users will be charged the new fee at the time of their library card renewal.
Library users can contact the library with any questions or concerns in person or at 512-930-3551, according to a city news release.
Why now?
The city funds the public library through resident property taxes. Georgetown is increasing library card fees to support the cost of library services for the growing population and service area, the news release states.
The city pays about $100 per library cardholder for library operations, according to the news release.
