Planning for the Future of Washington County Libraries
Planning Process ACTIVITIES TO DATE Stakeholder Committee – 17 members Project Scope, Framework & Consultants Research: Assessment & SWOT Analysis w/ staff Environmental Scan & Benchmarking Library Trends
Planning Process ACTIVITIES TO DATE Community Input: County Commissioner Interviews Community Survey (1500 households) 3 Community Forums Elected Official Questionnaire (33 communities) Meetings with school officials
Planning Process GOING FORWARD Community Input: City Administrator meeting Community Voices Plan Development: 2 Planning Retreats (Sept./Oct.) County Board workshops Stakeholder Committee meetings
Planning Process GOING FORWARD Reporting and Implementation: Strategic Plan presentation – Nov. Implementation Plan – Dec. Final Community Capstone Event
Planning Process FOLLOW THE PROCESS County Website: http://www.co.washington.mn.us/ NOTIFY ME http://www.co.washington.mn.us/Library Documents, minutes & announcements
Library System 6 Branches 3 Library Express 2 Associate Libraries Stillwater Bayport County Law Library 24/7 access online
North Group Hardwood Creek Library Forest Lake Wildwood Library Mahtomedi Marine Library Express Marine on St. Croix City Hall Hugo Library Express Hugo City Hall
Central Group R.H. Stafford Library Woodbury Valley Library Lakeland
South Group Park Grove Library Cottage Grove Oakdale Library Oakdale Newport Library Express Newport City Hall