1. Planning for the Future of Washington County Libraries

2. Planning Process ACTIVITIES TO DATE Stakeholder Committee – 17 members
Project Scope, Framework & Consultants
Research:
Assessment & SWOT Analysis w/ staff
Environmental Scan & Benchmarking
Library Trends

3. 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

4. Planning Process GOING FORWARD Community Input:
City Administrator meeting
Community Voices
Plan Development:
2 Planning Retreats (Sept./Oct.)
County Board workshops
Stakeholder Committee meetings

5. Planning Process GOING FORWARD Reporting and Implementation:
Strategic Plan presentation – Nov.
Implementation Plan – Dec.
Final Community Capstone Event

6. Planning Process FOLLOW THE PROCESS
County Website:
NOTIFY ME
Documents, minutes & announcements

7. Library System 6 Branches 3 Library Express 2 Associate Libraries
Stillwater
Bayport
County Law Library
24/7 access online

8. 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

9. Central Group
R.H. Stafford Library
Woodbury
Valley Library
Lakeland

10. South Group Park Grove Library Cottage Grove Oakdale Library Oakdale
Newport Library Express
Newport City Hall