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2026-2027 Geneva Public Library
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2026-27 Library Budget Vote

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s library budget vote. The proposed budget passed 500 – 238. We’re also pleased to share that trustees Donald Cass and Judith McKinney were both reelected to serve a another term on the Board of Trustees.

We appreciate the community’s continued support of the library and our mission to inspire and support a lifetime of learning and creativity for the our community. Your support helps make possible the programs, services, collections, technology, and welcoming spaces that so many community members rely on each year. We look forward to another year of growth, connection, and service at Geneva Public Library.

Questions & Answers

When and where will the library vote be held?
The vote will be held from 11 am to 8 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in the mini-gym at North Street Elementary School, 400 W. North St., Geneva.

Who can vote?
Any Geneva City School District resident who is a registered voter is eligible to vote. ​Geneva City School District residents 18 years of age or older may register to vote. Qualified individuals can register to vote by mail or in person at the Ontario County Board of Elections, 74 Ontario St, Canandaigua.

What are we voting for?

  • Budget: The public will be voting on a proposition to collect property taxes within the Geneva City School District to fund Fiscal Year 2026-2027.  The library tax and expenses are not part of the school district’s budget.
  • Trustee: The public will also be electing two new library board trustees. The trustees will serve five-year terms beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2031. Trustees play a crucial role in overseeing the library’s finances, advocating for its services, and shaping its policies. To learn more click here. Biographies of candidates will be available in early May.

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Library Facts

  • ​Geneva Free Library established 1905, became Geneva Public Library in 2005.​
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