LONG RANGE PLAN  
2001 –2006  

Part 7 - Making It Real - The Library Responds

After studying the ideas of the six focus groups, the Long Range Plan committee with the assistance of many Library staff members responded by developing two major themes which will guide the Library in meeting the town’s emerging needs during the next five years.

Theme I - The Community Hub

The first of these themes is The Community Hub.  This theme with its associated goals, objectives and activities has been developed to increase the Library’s effectiveness by providing adequate physical facilities and worthwhile activities for the public.

Goals

1.     Carry out a major renovation project at the main library.

2.     Attract residents to the Library by providing meeting rooms and programs to meet growing demand.

3.     Adapt certain areas of the branch library to new uses.

4.     Introduce new resources and activities for teens.

Theme II:  Fostering Skills for Lifelong Learning

The second theme is Fostering Skills for Lifelong Learning.  This theme with its associated goals, objectives and activities has been developed to promote reading and the primacy of the written word.  Fairfield Public Library will serve as the parents’ partner in developing the reading habit in children.  The library will provide resources which support self-directed personal growth and development for youth and adults.

Goals

1.     Provide access to a broad collection of useful library materials in good condition.

2.     Provide up-to-date information technology, as well as training opportunities and assistance for library users.

3.     Provide environments within the libraries conducive to reading, quiet study, tutoring and exploration of technology.

4.     Hire, train and retain a highly skilled and friendly staff with strong customer service orientation.

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July 1, 2003