Shape the Future of Your Library!

The Library is facing a challenging economic climate. To be better prepared for the future (whether it be better or worse), we need a plan in place to shape that future and define what our library system should look like. The development of a 3-5 year strategic plan needs to be community based. To that end we are seeking community input in a variety of ways as listed on this page. In January a survey will be added to this list. For now, please comment on the Director's blog (below), submit a separate comment and/or attend a town hall meeting in your area.

   From the Director...                            

Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Three More Town Halls Remaining

I have now led the discussion at seven town halls throughout Santa Cruz County. Three more are scheduled: Aptos on Thursday November 5, La Selva Beach on Monday November 9 and Scotts Valley on Thursday January 7. There is a chance to talk informally with me from 6:30-7 then the official meeting starts at 7 pm. I promise to have you out by 9 pm and haven't gone over yet!

I have really enjoyed getting to know each community a little better. The notes from each meeting are posted on this web site under data. Comments are welcome through this blog or the comments section of the website. Watch for an online and in-house survey in January.

I don't want to talk much about impressions yet as I don't want to influence the outcome of the sessions yet to come but I do want to thank everyone who has taken the time to come to a meeting or provide input another way.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Two recent Town Halls

We have now held Town Halls in two locations; Branciforte and Capitola. At each meeting the participants were lively, informed and engaged. The notes from each meeting are now posted in the data section of this website. At each meeting, participants were also asked to prioritize with only 4 dots among 18 possible service priorities. The results of each prioritization process are also viewable in the data section.

Many great ideas are emerging with exciting visions for the future. We know we can't do it all but it doesn't hurt to dream. If we don't have an idea of where we want to go, we will never get there.

Plan to join us at one of the upcoming meetings. All meetings start at 7 pm with an opportunity to meet and talk with me from 6:30-7. Meetings are at the branch library unless otherwise noted:
Boulder Creek Thursday October 15 (child care provided)
Garfield Park Wednesday October 21 (Louden Nelson Center)
Live Oak Thursday October 22 (child care provided)
Felton Wednesday October 28 (Felton Community Center)
Central Library Thursday October 29 (child care provided)
Aptos Thursday November 5
La Selva Beach Monday November 9 (La Selva Beach Clubhouse)

 

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