Library's Strategic Plan Identifies Five Key Areas

Planning ahead for the maximum use of resources and best delivery of library services, the Trustees of the New Providence Memorial Library have identified Programming, Marketing, Technology, Facilities and Finance as the key areas of focus in the library’s 2016 - 2020 Strategic Plan. The Plan is posted on the library’s website, www.newprovidencelibrary.org.

In the library’s recent survey, respondents indicated what they want most from their library. It includes more books and e-books, great programs, wider publicity, and upgrades to the library’s technology.

Did you know -

That more than 2,000 items were checked out every week in 2015? These included books and audio books, DVDs and music CDs, e-books, magazines, and museum passes.

That there were over 300 children’s programs, fostering early learning for academic success, and a love of reading in young children?

That the library has 38 Book Kits for book discussion groups to borrow?

That the library provides free access to the Internet, and computers with MS Word and Excel? Over 12,000 free computer sessions were provided to library visitors in 2015.

That the library provides free wifi? That over 40 distinct users connect every day? That’s over 14,000 a year in free wifi sessions.

Find out about concerts, movies and everything else that is going on at the library via the library’s website, www.newprovidencelibrary.org. Sign up to receive emails about upcoming programs on the library’s website. Or you can pick up a calendar of events at the library.

Thank you to all who participated in the library survey. The Strategic Plan is based on what you told us were your priorities.

The New Providence Memorial Library is your library.