Confused about the Affordable Healthcare Act? The Library can help!

Become informed about the Affordable Health Care Act and what it means for you.   Attend a free workshop at the DeWitt District Library on Thursday, October 17th at 6 pm.

Presentation will address such questions as:

·         What are the top 10 changes I need to know about?

·         When is this all taking place?

·         How much will the new insurance cost?

·         Will I qualify for the health insurance premium subsidies?

·         What is the penalty if I don’t purchase insurance?

·         Does my employer need to offer me insurance?

·         Will my Medicare deduction change?

Lee Brown, Senior Benefits Advisor for Insurance Market Advisors of Okemos will lead the workshop and present information on options as well as additional resources.   Registration is requested.

Month-Long Book Sale

In honor of National Library Month, the DeWitt District Library and the DeWitt Library Friends will be sponsoring a month long book sale to be held at the library through September 30th.  Proceeds will assist the DeWitt District Library with the purchase of books and materials as well support upcoming library programs such as Battle of the Books and Summer Reading.

The book sale will be open during all regularly scheduled library hours.  Donations are welcome.

New Library Hours

Beginning September 1st, the DeWitt District Library will have new hours of operation.

Monday        10-6 pm
Tuesday          1-8 pm
Wednesday  10-6 pm
Thursday        1-8 pm
Friday           10-6 pm
Saturday         1-5 pm
Sunday            1-5 pm

The DeWitt District Library has struggled the last few years with reductions in income. While the DeWitt District Library has levied the same amount for library operations (a half mill) for the last 15 years, the collapse of the real estate market resulted in that half mill raising much less today than it did a few years ago.   The library has also been negatively affected by reductions in penal fines and state aid. 

In response, the Library Board has tightened the budget. Over the last 3 years, the Library has significantly cut material purchases, staffing, and hours of operation along with closing a library branch at the DeWitt Community Center.  With the defeat of the operating millage in May it has become necessary to make further cuts in staffing and hours beginning in September.   

The DeWitt District Library remains committed to providing the best library programs and services possible within our resources.  We appreciate your understanding as we make necessary changes.