2022-2027 Strategic Plan

Early in 2022, the Library’s Board of Trustees selected SBrand Solutions as a consultant for the Library’s strategic planning process. Through the course of several months, they developed a community survey and conducted personal interviews in partnership with the Board and the Library’s leadership team.

Three hundred sixty-four community members answered 20 questions and weighed in with their opinions, thoughts and ideas for the future. Twenty individuals also volunteered for more in-depth interviews. We learned a lot from the results. We hope you will read the Community Survey Results and Interview Report documents to see what members of the community have to say about the Library, present and future.

Based on these results, the Library Board and leadership team developed a new Vision, Mission and Values. The entire Library staff was involved in establishing an implementation plan with goals and timelines for the next five years. We are now in the process of fine-tuning the details. Read our Strategic Plan to learn about our direction for the future.

Vision

We are a thriving library enriching the community.

Mission

The Leavenworth Public Library is a gathering space for everyone that stimulates discovery, understanding and enjoyment.

Values

• Community
• Openness
• Service
• Discovery

Our organization’s guiding principles, rooted in our values are to:

• Operate ethically
• Respect different points of view
• Welcome everyone
• Seek ways to improve