Future Of West Hartford Libraries Outlined In New Document

West Hartford Public Library

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Local library officials have recently unveiled a significant document that aims to guide the West Hartford Public Librarysystem for years go come.

And, library officials last week urged residents to check out the document.

"Our new strategic plan is here, and we want to share it with you! The plan outlines the library’s roadmap for the next four years," wrote the library.

West Hartford operates three library branches in town: Noah Webster at 20 S. Main St.; Bishops Corner, 15 Starkel Road; and Faxon, 1073 New Britain Ave.

In putting together its plan, library officials used information gathered from more than 2,000 public survey responses, community conversations, discussions with library staff, and input from community stakeholders and leaders.

Ultimately, the library came up with five priorities:

1 - Expand access to library resources.

2 - Increase awareness of library services and reach new users.

3- Support all employees, encouraging them to thrive professionally and personally, to better serve the community.

4 - Build more responsive and inclusive collections and programs.

5- Improve the building experience for all types of users.

Copies of the plan are available at all three locations or they can be downloaded from the library website.

In addition to English, it is also available in Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Follow the library's progress and share thoughts and ideas at bit.ly/WHPL-strategic-plan.