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LIBRARY SERVICE
The Adams Public Library System serves
the people of Decatur and Geneva. The Library is
supported by the taxpayers of the City of Decatur and the Town of Geneva and by the
sale of library cards to other individuals who wish to use the library's
services.
Adams Public Library Service Map
& Card Types
A simple vote by the Township
Advisory Board is all that's needed for you to be part of the library district.
Townships are holding meetings December/January.
Find out when your meeting will be held by clicking
here.
In April 2008 Franklin county commissioners voted to extend library service
to every resident in Franklin County. Adams County commissioners could do
the same for all residents of Adams County
with a simple vote.
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The value of library service and the
funding of county-wide library service in Adams County
Employment & Career Information
The following pages offer more information about library service to the townships.
What Are My Options?
Who to Contact
History of Service
Township Support for Library Cards
Non-resident Card Policy
Indiana Library Service Area
Map
Why Libraries?
In July 2008, a township in Elkhart County voted to become part of the Nappanee
Public Library.
Similar to townships in Adams County, a large percentage of the population in
this township is Amish.
Any township advisory board may vote to become part of the library district by
signing a resolution.
Upcoming Township Advisory Board Meetings
The Indiana Chamber has issued a
statement on
July 8, 2008 regarding key policy priorities including county-wide library
districts and service for all Hoosiers.
Listen to Former Governor Kernan in his
51 second address on the
need for library service for all Hoosiers.
Public Library Study
As a continuation of the
state-wide Taskforce on Unserved areas, the
State Library has commissioned a study of the structure and
financing of public libraries.
Interim Report
Read
more.