Ferndale Library to Host Strategic Planning Sessions

The is hosting two community sessions to help shape the future of the library.

Residents, business owners, community group leaders, elected officials and friends of the library from Ferndale and neighboring communities are invited to attend the meetings.

“We encourage everyone in the community to come and share their views, hopes and vision for the library," library board president Jim O’Donnell said in a news release.

The first session, scheduled from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, will focus on reviewing results of the library patron survey (see here for more information), assessing the library’s strengths and weaknesses, discussing the community’s priorities for the library and brainstorming key elements of the library’s mission and vision.

The second session, scheduled from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, focuses on brainstorming goals for the library over the next three to five years, based on the results of the first community session. Those in attendance will also discuss and prioritize the results of the community brainstorm.

Following both meetings, the library board will host an open board retreat to finalize the goals. From there, staff will produce a working strategic plan. The library board and community will be able to follow the execution of the strategic plan through documents shared at the library and on the library’s website.

All meetings will take place in the library’s community room at 222 E. Nine Mile Rd. in Ferndale. For more information, call 248-546-2504.

Source: Ferndale Public Library