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DEPARTMENT OUTLINE: LIBRARY
The Kennedale Public Library serves as a thriving community center that provides access to
information and resources to educate, empower, enrich, and welcome our community. The
Kennedale Public Library connects the community with library services for personal enjoyment,
growth, and enrichment through diverse resources in multiple and accessible formats,
innovative programs that increase knowledge, awareness, and quality of life for all members of
the community, support for local educational programs and self-directed, lifelong learning
opportunities, community gathering spaces, and the preservation of local history.

HI G HL I G H T S A N D G O A L S A CCO M P L I S HE D
 Continued to offer programs for the community for all ages
 Summer Reading Club participants logged 195,515 hours of reading
 Adult programming for job readiness initiated
 Established partnerships with community organizations to provide new and continuing
services
 New Director began in June
 Installed new patron access computers for better, more reliable access

S HO RT - T E RM G O A L S
 Reestablish connections with local education and service providers
 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 marketing and
community engagement
 Reconfigure the library space to provide effective and efficient service and access to the
collection, online resources, community space, and programming.
 Continue responsibility for Senior Center programming

L ON G - T E RM G O A L S
 Provide superior customer service to all library users.
 Be the first choice for information needs.
 Anticipate and meet changing community needs.
 Guarantee equitable access to Library resources, space, and services.
 Be a strong and effective partner in the community.

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