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c. Publicly available technology to use at the library. d. Ability to use one's own technology to access library services online 24 hours per day. e. A limited amount of new material acquisitions. f. Approximately 1,200 free public programs offered at the library annually, for all ages. g. Some off -site programs, all of which serve those unable to come into the library. E. On November 3, 2015, the City of Eugene voters approved Measure 20-235 to fund library services for five years beginning July 2016. The services included more hours and access, more programs and services, and more materials and technology. The five-year levy is set to expire in June of 2021. F. Since the passage of the 2015 levy funding, the library has seen a 16% increase in cardholders. Currently, 65% of community members hold a Eugene Public Library Card. Similarly, since the addition of the 2015 levy funds, program attendance has increased 37%. More recently, the library has seen dramatic growth (over 75% increase during the past two years) in usage of the Maker Hub, which has almost 5,000 users per year. G. The Eugene community has heavily utilized the services provided through the 2015 library levy funds. Renewal of the levy funds will maintain the high level of service the community has come to enjoy and expect from the library. H. The goals of additional hours and access, more programs and services, and more materials and technology were attained through passage of the 2015 levy and can be seamlessly maintained for another five years through the continuation of that levy funding. Specifically, the 2020 levy will: a. Preserve the 47 additional open hours weekly across all three locations. b. Maintain the 1/3 increase in number of free, enriching programs for all ages. c. Maintain the Maker Hub area providing community members with access to and training on tools and equipment they might not be able to afford individually. d. Maintain increased off -site delivery of programs and outreach. e. Maintain high level of library collection and shorter wait times for high demand items. f. Maintain and replace internet-ready devices at the Bethel and Sheldon locations. g. Maintain programming and upkeep for the library Maker Van, which provides additional opportunities for outreach and access to tools and equipment the community wouldn't be able to afford otherwise. L The most recent feedback that the library has received from the Library Advisory Board, community partners, and through patron surveys, reaffirms the community's desires expressed in a 2015 community survey around hours and access, materials and technology, and programs and services. J. In order to continue the services currently funded by the 2015 levy, the City Council developed a proposal for library levy funding. The levy proposal would pay for services identified in paragraph H, above. All other library services would continue to be funded by the General Fund and donated funds.