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APPROVED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

CITY OF HURST
110 GENERAL FUND COMMUNITY SERVICES 0778 SENIOR SERVICES

MISSION STATEMENT

The Hurst Public Library is a life-long learning and resource institution devoted to fulfilling the
cultural, social, educational, and recreational needs of Hurst’s diverse population. The Library
provides access to information and ideas through reference and reader’s advisory services; a
dynamic collection of materials in a variety of available formats; as well as exhibits and
programming both cultural and educational in nature. The Library endeavors to offer the
highest quality information services by using highly trained and educated staff and the best
available technologies to extend resources into the community through remote online and
cloud-based services.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

Provide access to a dynamic collection of materials, collaborate with local entities, host a variety
of exhibits, facilitate community workforce development, present cultural and educational
programming, provide outreach services, provide traditional reference services, and provide
internet and cloud access.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

✓ Welcomed 59,931 visitors and loaned 253,296 items
✓ Hosted hundreds of programs attended by thousands of citizens
✓ Awarded TMLDA’s Achievement in Excellence Award
✓ Held the 2021 Summer Reading Club in collaboration with Euless, Bedford, and the HEB
ISD
✓ Displayed unique and interesting exhibits from Tarrant County artists and private

collectors in the Library Gallery and Historical Gallery

FUTURE INITIATIVES

➢ Continue to provide a dynamic collection of materials
➢ Continue to provide computer, internet, and cloud access
➢ Continue to provide traditional reference services
➢ Continue to provide a dynamic collection of materials
➢ Offer materials commensurate with lifelong learning
➢ Form collaborative partnerships with local educational entities
➢ Act as the cultural hub for Hurst citizens

➢ Host concerts and community events designed to enrich Hurst citizens lives

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