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DEPARTMENT OUTLINE: LIBRARY

The Kennedale Public Library serves the community as a central hub for information. The library connects
patrons with their community by offering innovative programs, gathering spaces, and services to enrich
their lives.

H I G H L I G H T S A N D G O A L S A C C O M P L I S H E D
▪ Secured $2,000 grant to purchase Chromebooks to replace library computers
▪ Implemented Virtual children’s programs and E-cards to serve public during COVID-19
▪ Expand Adult Programs to include yoga, cooking classes, and Russian word of the day
▪ Partnered with Historical Society and Mayor to provided monthly History Lecture series
▪ Retrofitted the library to facilitate augmented services during COVID-19
▪ Called over 550 seniors to do wellness checks during COVID-19

S H O R T - T E R M G O A L S
▪ Continue to refine service models to facilitate social distancing during COVID-19 health
crisis while maintaining maximum access to materials, services & information.
▪ Update the print collection to reflect the current information needs of the community
▪ Apply for grant funding to expand library programs and services
▪ Increase resident awareness of library services through effective community engagement
▪ Investigate best practices for 21 Century libraries and implement appropriate efficiency
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measures and customer service protocols
▪ Assume responsibility for Senior Center programming

L O N G - T E R M G O A L S
▪ Become a centralized information access point for the community
▪ Provide quality programs that enrich patrons’ lives
▪ Plan for eventual expansion of facilities to meet the needs of the community

S T A F F I N G R E S O U R C E S
▪ Library Director – 1.0 FTE
▪ Library Clerk – 4.0 FTE

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