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February 2024 Library INSERT Lake Oswego Public Library' s � � U � O WA � EGG/ �/C L\��P Strategic Plan for 2024 2026 A community visioning process for our Lake Oswego Public Library was completed in 2023, and we now have a strategic plan in place guided by the community's vision to improve Library access for all. Our top strategic priorities and goals are detailed below. The Library is committed to promoting life-long learning as Lake Oswego's cultural, social and intellectual hub, while striving to serve the needs of our entire community. The community believes that the Library is... SERVE PEOPLE • Mobile Rover Services • For the people • Home Delivery • A cornerstone of civi BEYOND THE • Digital Access life BUILDING • Hold Lockers • A community-builder • A learning hub for all • A leader and innovator Residents participated • Study and Meeting Rooms in the visioning process • Improved Spaces for Youth through: CREATE SPACE • Modern Library Services • Adequately Sized for • 100 key informant TO EXPAND Population interviews SERVICES • 4 Task Force session • 4 focus groups 5 community forums 1 • 2,790 survey responses dI , • 184 additional r comments *slx.! ;. * s /i 471:011111111 P • 0 i r -ii `}tee , INCREASE • Promote Breadth and Depth of -,': . .!. i.: Kj!(. AWARENESS O F • services 3 � : ,,, • Share Impact Stories and lapon., THE LIBRARY'S Testimonials • Highlight Value to Community ° 3 � - VALUE • Enhance Library Advocacy9�� � �� �,,� "i - ' & ) k A $ - • Inclusive and Innovative Culture T ; • Increased Diversityof Staff and Skills . - � ° E�%r SUPPORT STAFF • Learning and Development Y � -- WELLBEING Opportunities 40, 4-4 -< lif Il ' ,1 AND GROWTH • Improved Customer Service and -: ', , f . ;, 1. ,yk G O Access ; p _ 1 ;,„„;?,:, ,Lk_1. ,--*\ ir 1 \ t, • LOPL Mission Statement r •: Together, we inspire discovery and cultivate wellbeing ev -*1' - .... -. by welcoming all people to read, learn, and connect. Nz °Sw,i 0,F icc---v-p, E os�„, What Can the Lake Oswego . �P-'01121-44 - Public Library Do for You ?/cos6 REGe . _Online Resoures 4 - .` .,irr Seed Library Stream video and borrow e-books, ., �.,*, 5 , ,r' f. ,� ^°" _ Free access to a wide audiobooks, and digital magazines _= - `" variety of open- with your LINCC library card. �. r_ r7ffel_ _.� pollinated seeds. _ p ,V' _T IfWgid Home El":b I 1116iI)1 I . --.6....... .. = - INIL.v _ . .� Delivery O. y ., "' Can't come to the Library? L h Librarym• - ett eco etoyou with Home Delivery services can't visit CULTURAL PASS for residents whothe library. in EXPRoESS ,, Itlill 0 - . )i mi FREE passes to: :•Portland Japanese Garden - . 1, ri-:'..!'t •Portland Art Museum �� •Oreg on State Parks •Pittock Mansion , ,i`' ti •Lan Su Chinese Garden ; 4 ,\.f _ , Portland Opera \l'i)iti,H - - - -- ii -_,i : 1 •Evergreen Aviation Museum .1 , i ---....wqrsio •Hallie Ford Museum of Art i •Oregon Historical Society •Gilbert House Children's Museum , I ,' ' •The Oregon Garden l •End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center World Languages Collection WORLD In 2023, LOPL added 969 new adult world '■ANGUAGE languages books and 560 youth titles. Hello 7( Ciao` flpv�aeT We now offer Mango, a popular language- 4P •_r- learning a . ``�`` `, 1..,,,,a; P p �-� `� Ola16reesi For adults, we will be launching the World 1 Languages Conversation Group on ff % % �; Hujambo \ Hola! �•' February 24 to discuss world literature and f 1 air share our language journeys. 0 • 0 °.•_ \ � \ Programs for Children �, Rrir in World Languages �-, s•fi << Enjoy Children's programming in k S�• ° ' - r Mandarin, Spanish, and sign language in • ' addition to English, thanks to the Friends " of the Library. .'. The Global Stories readaloud program !` � ` features stories in a different language �ti s each month. -'' '=