Jul 16, 2026StrategicPlan
BoardCrete Public Library Community Needs Response Plan
This comprehensive Community Needs Response Plan outlines the strategic direction for the Crete Public Library, leveraging data from community surveys to maximize community progress, optimize resource utilization, and eliminate service barriers over the next three years. Key strategic goals include establishing a 'Library of Things' non-traditional lending program, expanding multilingual and multi-generational programming, and launching a lifelong learning and economic empowerment series. The plan aims to transition the library into an active engine for community development, providing economic empowerment, fostering social equity, bridging cultural divides, and lowering barriers to entry for local families.