Every three to five years, the library goes through a strategic planning process to reevaluate our mission, vision, and long-term goals. This process helps ensure that we are meeting community needs and addressing needed updates in the building and operations, and provides an opportunity for staff to respond to local and industry changes and trends. 

In spring 2022, we ran a survey asking for community feedback on how you currently use the library and how envision the future of the library. We were thrilled to hear from more than 500 members of our community, who gave us feedback that served as a jumping off point for our planning process. In the fall, we conducted another survey specifically to learn more about how you use and value physical spaces at the library. 

In spring 2023, with the feedback from our surveys, staff reflected on the structure and utility of the prior plan and, with guidance from the board, identified key objectives for the new plan. The new plan structure provides 6 outcomes across 3 goal areas, with 16 key priorities, and several specific initiatives for the first fiscal year of the plan. The plan also includes updates to the library's mission, vision, and values. Each year, staff will reflect on our progress and identify new initiatives for that fiscal year.

The Board of Trustees approved the plan in July 2023, and staff began implementation in the 2023-24 fiscal year.