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APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET
Mission Statement

urst Public Library is dedicated to acting as a vital educational institu-

H tion to all citizens by providing access to information, offering profes-

sional assistance, materials, and programs that support life-long learning,

social needs, cultural enrichment and leisure interests.

Prior Year Results Prior Year Results Cont.

h Earned the TMLDA Achievement in Excellence Award. h Re-opened the facility to the public in September with
h Earned the HEB ISD Magna Award for the collabora- safety and cleaning measures in place to protect both
tive HEB Reads! initiative. staff and patrons.
h Operated the STEM based Think Tank outreach vehicle h During the COVID-19 phased reopening, facilitated
as part of a collaborative initiative with Hurst, Euless, nearly 1,800 appointments for services critical to the
Bedford, and the HEB ISD. community including Notary, Proctoring, Materials,

h Developed and implemented Curbside Service to and Computer Center services.
safely meet citizen demand and maintain continuity of h The Library continues to display unique and interesting
service during the Library closure. exhibits from Tarrant County artists and private collec-
h The Computer Center had an average of over 1,300 tors in the Library Gallery and Historical Gallery.
sessions per month. h Reduced operational hours and the resource materials
h On average, there are about 1,533 WiFi users per budget to assist in triaging the City budget.
month. In addition, the Library offers the option of
increasingly popular WiFi printing.

h Held the 2020 Summer Reading Club in a virtual online Future Initiatives
only format in cooperation with Euless, Bedford, and
HEB ISD. ’ Continue to recover from the impact of COVID-19 by
h Youth and Adult Services developed, produced, and increasing service levels, programs, community out-
delivered comprehensive online offerings including reach initiatives and events offered by the Library.
educational and entertainment programing. ’ The Friends of the Hurst Library will continue to
h RFID systems offered enhanced convenience for visi- show their support through continued funding of
tors, security for the collection, increased productivity library programs and special purchases.
for staff, and ongoing cost savings.
’ Continue current successful database subscriptions
h The Library maintained a website and virtual branch
and curating current offerings to best meet the
within the City of Hurst website that allows 24/7 ac-
needs of citizens.
cess to patron account information and services.
h Welcomed 61,526 visitors and loaned 242,686 materi- ’ The Computer Center will continue to promote the
als saving the local community between $894,000 and ability to access our computers and the services
$3,200,000. available on them, WiFi, and WiFi printing.

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