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Library Value Calculator

Calculate the value you receive from your library usage

Discover Your Library's Value

See how much value you receive from Hamburg Township Library compared to your tax contribution. Enter your usage below to calculate your personal library value.

Library Usage Calculator

How much would you pay out-of-pocket for your library services?
  • Enter in the left column the number of times per month you or your family use each service.
  • Estimated retail value of each service will be calculated on the right.
  • Total value of your library use is shown at the bottom.
  • Tip: Tab between entries and do not use commas.
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Library Service Values

Estimated retail costs of library services

Cost figures derived from Massachusetts Library Association research

Adult Books $17.00
Youth Books $14.00
Audiobooks $9.95
Interlibrary Loan $25.00
eBooks $15.00
Magazines $5.00
Newspapers $9.50
Movies $4.00
Meeting Room $25.00
Adult Programs $20.00
Children's Programs $12.00
Museum Passes $20.00
Computer Use $12.00
Board Games $22.00
Musical Instruments $15.00

Your Library Tax Contribution

Library taxes represent approximately 2.4% of your total tax bill. For the average Hamburg Township home, this equals about $150-200 per year in library taxes.

Current Millage Rate

0.7614 mill

Average Annual Cost

$150-200

About This Calculator

This calculator estimates the retail value of library services you use compared to your tax contribution. Values are based on typical retail costs for books, media rentals, computer time, and other services.

What's Included:
  • Physical materials (books, DVDs, audiobooks)
  • Digital resources (eBooks, databases)
  • Technology services
  • Programs and events
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