Long Range Plan

Official Long Range Plana link to a pdf document
Our Vision: We connect people to possibilities.
Our Mission: Library = Community Living Room.
Our Goals:

We serve as a community destination

We will expand our facility to become large enough to effectively serve our entire community

Appoint a Facilities Task Force to investigate options and recommend action

Analyze Facilities Task Force recommendations and proceed with construction

Provide a multi-purpose space for meetings and performance events

We are an educational, cultural, and recreational playground

Provide comfortable, flexible gathering spaces

Provide space for a dynamic collection

Offer diverse programming based on community trends

Increase performing arts events

We provide resources to reach goals

We inspire literacy and discovery for all ages

Persistently update our collection to stimulate learning

Offer fun, informative, educational and cultural programs

Provide and expand entertainment opportunities through materials, programs and displays

Utilize programming to promote our diverse collection

We champion innovative technology

Investigate and evaluate technology trends for our community

Train staff to use and demonstrate new technology

Teach new technology through informative classes

Offer devices for checkout

Provide space, seating, power and wireless service to support the use of personal computing devices

We provide an educated, creative, exceptional staff to provide excellent patron experiences

Balance staff size with changing community needs

Provide an encouraging, challenging and supportive atmosphere for staff

Evaluate and improve staff workspace

Retain valuable employees through competitive salaries, benefits and educational opportunities

We nurture community relationships

We inspire collaborative patron creativity and innovation

Market resources that encourage collaboration

Promote networking

We actively participate in community organizations

Develop a list of community organizations with which to interact

Require staff members to participate in community groups

We seek out new partnership opportunities (for the library)

Utilize information from community organizations to determine opportunities

We will be a non-profit matchmaker by fostering community partnerships

Become a clearinghouse for non-profits

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P.O Box 227
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970)884-2222
librarian@prlibrary.org

Library Hours:

Mon-Fri 9:00am - 7:00pm
Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The library will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

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