Pueblo City-County Library District

This document outlines the strategies and plans for the Pueblo City-County Library District for the 2024 fiscal year. It emphasizes enhancing access to library services and strengthening internal organizational capacity. Key strategic focus areas include Culture & Diversity, Education & Lifelong Learning, Internal Capacity, Marketing & Outreach, and Technology. Specific initiatives involve an organizational culture enhancement project, a refreshed focus on emergency preparedness, employee development programs, and capital projects such as library renovations and asset replacement, all designed to improve public library services for the community.

The annual Board of Trustees meeting included the election of officers, resulting in Mr. Quintana being elected President and Ms. Macias as Vice President. The Board approved the dates, times, and locations for the 2026 regular meetings and work sessions, setting the work session start time to 3:30 p.m. Furthermore, official posting locations for meeting notices were designated as the Rawlings Library community bulletin board and the PCCLD website. Trustees were instructed to annually sign and return the Ethics Statement and American Library Association Library Bill of Rights. Committee appointments for 2026 were made to the Board Development, Legislative and Government, and Audit Committees. In reports, the Board ratified the December 2025 Employment Changes and reviewed the December 2025 financial report, noting that revenues for the general fund were 79% collected and capital fund revenues exceeded expenditures for December. New business included approving the disposal of surplus property and the reappointment of three individuals to the Pueblo Library Foundation Board of Directors. The Board also conducted an executive session to discuss negotiations regarding the executive director's employment agreement.

This document outlines the Pueblo City-County Library District's (PCCLD) Library Facilities Master Vision, a comprehensive re-imagination process for its seven library buildings. The plan aims to modernize and enhance physical spaces to align with contemporary public library design and support the PCCLD's mission and strategic goals. Key strategic areas of focus include improving early literacy, fostering essential partnerships, supporting the whole family at all life stages, bridging the digital divide through technology access, and utilizing data-driven planning for organizational health and community impact.

The document presents the Pueblo City-County Library District's annual plan and budget for the 2025 fiscal year. It outlines objectives for organizational culture, facilities and infrastructure, outreach and community engagement, financial capacity, strategic initiatives (including the development of a new strategic plan), operational strength, and information technology. Key projects include Lucero Library renovation, cybersecurity enhancements, and employee-focused initiatives, alongside a detailed financial forecast for revenues and expenditures.

This document serves as an appendix to inform the Pueblo City-County Library District's strategic plan for 2021-2025. It synthesizes stakeholder engagement and community survey results, identifying key focus areas for the library. These areas include enhancing technology access and digital literacy, ensuring responsiveness to community needs, strengthening marketing and branding, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Other strategic considerations encompass employment-related services, education support, access to services, and internal capacity building, all aimed at improving library operations and community impact.