Explore the Library’s Annual Budgets

Pierce County Library is entrusted with public dollars, and with that trust comes the responsibility to use taxpayer funds wisely and transparently. Being good stewards of public funding is a core value.

2026 Annual Budget Book

With the 2018 levy, library budgets focused on building reserves in the Levy Sustainability Fund to support long-term stability while adapting to changing community needs and rising costs. Washington’s 1% property tax cap limits annual revenue growth, and in 2025, our General Fund expenses exceeded revenues, requiring careful budget balancing each year. As service demands evolve, we have also implemented reductions required by fiscal policy to maintain long-term stability. To strengthen transparency, the Library is launching an interactive 2026 budget tool through ClearGov that allows the public to explore how resources are allocated. This story from 2018 to today helps set the stage for the future support needed to sustain services.

Budgets