We are pleased to present the Bellingham Public Library Strategic Plan, 2013 - 2017. Our fresh new mission reflects the guiding principles:
To read the plan in it's entirety, click here.
For a abbreviated handout summarizing the plan, click here.
Over 3,300 survey respondents and 40 Library Stakeholders provided extensive input to shape this plan. Library staff and trustees followed up with personal phone conversations to 134 people. We also received feedback during two public Open Houses. Here is a summary of the survey results and a discussion of the highlights.
Please email us your comments and suggestions. We look forward to hearing from you.
Resources
2012 Community Meetings and Input Gathering Sessions
| Stakeholder Retreat | Tuesday, April 17 | 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Squalicum Boathouse |
| Board Meeting | Tuesday, June 19 | 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Central Library Board Room |
| Open House | Wednesday, June 20 | 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Fairhaven Branch Fireplace Room |
| Open House | Saturday, June 23 | 10:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Central Library Lecture Room |
| Board Meeting | Tuesday, July 17 | 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Barkley Branch Reading Room |
| Board Meeting | Tuesday, August 21 | 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Central Library Board Room |
| Board Meeting | Tuesday, Sept. 18 | 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Central Library Board Room |
| Follow-up Phone Calls | Tuesday, Sept. 25 | 10:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Central Library offices |
| Board Meeting | Tuesday, Oct. 16 | 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Central Library Board Room |
| Stakeholders' Meeting | Thursday, Nov. 1 | 4:00-5:30 p.m. | Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room |
| Board Meeting | Tuesday, Nov. 20 | 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Central Library Board Room |
| Board Meeting | Tuesday, Dec. 18 | 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Central Library Board Room |