In Box Elder County, an impassioned plea arises from a heart that loves to read. For many families here, the current state of library access represents a significant burden. Nonresidents of Brigham City, including those in our county, face a $60 annual fee to obtain a library card. 

Consider the broader landscape in America, where access to library cards is considered a fundamental right by about 97% of the population. Yet, in Box Elder County, this privilege still remains out of reach due to city lines and differences in property taxes. Libraries are more than just repositories of books; they're hubs of community, learning, and support, especially for children and families facing economic hardships. In these spaces, people find not only knowledge and entertainment but also a refuge and a stepping stone to better opportunities.

It's time for Box Elder County to join the vast majority of the United States and make library access universal for its people.

Imagine children and adults alike walking into the Brigham City Library able to get a library card. Access to books, internet, educational programs, and community events can empower every resident, fostering a well-informed and enriched community. Let's make this a reality. Sign this petition to support library card access for every Box Elder resident and open the doors of opportunity for all.

By signing this petition, I confirm that I am a resident of Willard, Perry, Corinne, Honeyville, or Mantua, Utah.

There are no plans to change funding for the bookmobile.

Currently Brigham City residents pay 3 times the rate on their property taxes that outlying residents pay for the bookmobile. We should make it the same rate and the same access for everyone.

I understand that expanding library access to our communities would require a small increase in the library portion of property taxes—from 0.000117% to 0.000289%. For the average household, this would amount to approximately $100 per year.