Five Year Plan

Goal 1:  Demonstrate Library Value through Outreach

• During fiscal 2020 evaluate potential outreach programming
  • Collaborate with I-35 Schools to provide story time twice a month
  • Investigate and implement if feasible outreach to daycares
  • Investigate outreach to assisted living facility
• During fiscal 2020 library director will increase marketing outreach
  • Provide timely information on the library website and social media accounts
  • Market upcoming programs within the library, in and around the town of Truro and online.

Goal 2:  Provide programming to all patrons as community needs change

• During fiscal 2020 evaluate current library programs
  • Survey patrons to find out what they want to see in the library for programming
  • Analyze circulation to identify trends
  • Identify needs of the community through discussions and meetings
  • Assess programs as they are introduced by surveying the participants who attend these programs
• Attendance in programs will increase by 3% each year for the next 5 years
  • Provide access to a wide reange of materials for all ages to help foster their lifelong learning
  • Provide opportunities for all ages to participate in programs that fit their needs

Goal 3:  Provide an updated facility for all ages

• During fiscal 2020 and 2021 evaluate library building inside and out for potential updates
  • Analyze options for remedying space and structure issues in the library.
  • Improve the interior of the building by updating the paint and fixtures within the building
  • Work towards making the library as comfortable and usable as possible
  • Create separate areas for children, young adults and adult patrons

Goal :  Provide the patrons of Truro Library with internet access

• The number of internet users will increas by 10% each year
  • Provide wireless internet access
  • Provide high-speed computer access to the internet
  • Add a counter to record the number of wireless connections
  • Update the Library's website at least twice a month