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LIBRARY
FY2025-26
ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET
100-350-350

FOCUS AREA(S)
High Service Levels/Quality of Life

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Grapevine Public Library provides impartial and inclusive access to a wide range of information resources, programs,
equipment, and services which meet the changing needs of the community, encourage literacy and lifelong learning, and
support educational, cultural, and recreational activities in a welcoming and supportive environment. It also provides off-
site outreach programs for those in the community who are unable to visit the library, and to reach non-users of the
library of all ages. Strategically addresses barriers to access with a specific focus on making the library more inclusive for
all by providing sensory awareness training for staff, up-to-date health information and resources, and on-site programs
for differently abled groups. Library staff utilizes surveys, data collection and analysis tools to ensure library programs
and collections are fulfilling the needs of the community.

MISSION STATEMENT
The Grapevine Public Library connects people with information, ideas, and experiences to provide enjoyment, enrich
lives, and strengthen our community.

FY25 DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Added new outreach partners including multiple assisted living facilities.
Continued and expanded programming partnership with DFW Writers Workshop.
Added long arm quilting machine, tools, and additional equipment to new, expanded makerspace area.
Added new furniture and spaces to provide comfortable options for library patrons to study and maintain their
privacy.
Made and donated lap quilts to Grapevine Baylor seniors through the library’s Stitch craft Circle sewing group.
Added DJ training to Esports Academy’s educational offerings.
Added podcasting training classes and new podcasting equipment.
Increased circulation from 400,784 to 434,539 for a 8% increase.
Increased number of library visitors from 127,349 to 146,169 for an 15% increase.

FY26 DEPARTMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Bridge technology and socioeconomic divides.
Facilitate workforce and life skill development.
Foster literacies and the pursuit of lifelong learning.
Increase customer satisfaction and retention.

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