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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
Library connects the community with library services for personal enjoyment, growth, and
enrichment through diverse resources in multiple and accessible formats, innovative programs
and technology 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.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 New carpet in the Library
 New Paint in Library and Community Room
 Increased programming offered for adults and teens
 Partnered with KISD to use gyms for increased attendance of Summer Reading programs
 Story Walk installed in Sonora Park
 New projector and speakers for Community Room programming
 Hired 50% Programming Librarian (50% EDC)
 Increased attendance and usage of all services and programs
 Created Innovation Station with funding from the Hancher Foundation

NEW FOR FY25

Mobile shelves with castors to replace all current shelves in the building. The current shelves
are original to the facility.

SHORT-TERM (FY25) GOALS

 Expand library space to community room
 Increase PT Library Clerk to FT Assistant Librarian
 Acquire and install new shelving
 Upgrade to and install RFID system and tags
 Increase staff training for program development and delivery
 Hold one Innovation Station workshop per month
 Apply for Tocker Foundation Library Transformation Grant 2025
 Receive TSLAC accreditation
 Apply for TexTreasures 2026 grant for newspaper digitization
FUTURE INITIATIVES

 Increase programming for all ages
 Complete collection audit and clean-up/update
 Increase community outreach
 Continue to build community partnerships and relationships

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