On Tuesday, April 10, residents will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed Farmingdale Library budget.

The total tax levy amount for the 2007-08 year is $3,364,670, which represents a $76,760, or 2.3 percent increase over the previous year.

"The board's goals are to be able to provide the best service to the community, increasing programs for children, adults, and seniors, and providing the latest materials with access to technology for all users," said Library Director Debbie Podolski.

Library taxes are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the library tax rate. All single-family houses in the Farmingdale Library District have the same library tax rate of 20.261.

The following are sample properties within the Farmingdale Library District that were posted on the library's website:

• Sample property: Incorporated Village - Old Style House with Porch

Assessed Value = $1,014

Tax rate per $100 of Assessed Value = 20.261

2006-07 Library taxes = $206 or 56 cents per day.

• South Farmingdale - Cape

Assessed Value = $927

Tax rate per $100 of Assessed Value = 20.261

2006-07 Library taxes = $192 or 53 cents per day.

• N. Massapequa - Split/Ranch

Assessed Value = $1,080

Tax rate per $100 of Assessed Value = 20.261

2005-06 Library taxes = $219 or 60 cents per day.

• Village - Colonial

Assessed Value = $1,494

Tax rate per $100 of Assessed Value = 20.621

2005-06 Library taxes = $302 or 83 cents per day.

Incumbent Trustee Tom Arangio's position is up for re-election. He is running unopposed.

The budget vote and trustee election will be held on Tuesday, April 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the library. For more information on the budget visit the Farmingdale Public Library at 116 Merritts Road in Farmingdale, log on to www.farmingdalelibrary.org or call 249-9090.