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I think there has been really good points made in this thread about the overlapping of services between the schools, community centers and libraries. I would even go further with that and add in the Senior Centers and Park Districts.
I don't agree it isn't in the taxpayers best interest not to fund these services beyond basic education - but I think there is probably advantages to not have such distinct separate taxing bodies for each.
For what it is worth, in or library the "cost" of literacy and educational programs is the cost of the books and other materials and the cost of the meeting space. The Instruction and homework help is provided by an outside organization and volunteers. The library doesn't hire staff to provide those services.
It really doesn't bother me so much to see our library disperse movies - we don't have a huge collection anyway although I know some libraries do. The video games are getting out of control IMHO. It was started as a way to attract participation in some of the youth programs and nights and it seems to be growing and growing. I'm another who has a hard time reconciling the mission of the library with video games.
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