[Michlib-l] Library Building: Leased or Owned

Dear Colleagues, I want find out if your community leases or owns your library building? Are there advantages or disadvantages for either in your experience? Our Library Board is looking into building or purchasing an existing building but the Township Board is thwarting all our efforts and would prefer us to lease. Sincerely, Jaema Berman Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 Phone: 248-628-7180 Fax: 248-628-6109 http://www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” Margaret Fuller 1810-1850 Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. ~ Francis Bacon