9-411. Tax levy for library purposes


A city or town may levy annually, in addition to all other taxes, a tax not to
exceed one and one-half mills on the assessed value of all property in the city or town,
exclusive of the valuation of property exempt from taxation, for the purpose of
establishing and maintaining therein free public libraries and reading rooms, for
purchasing books, journals and other publications, and erecting and maintaining such
buildings as may be necessary therefor.