The Mount Pleasant Public Library has launched a planning process to help it better serve preteens, particularly in the after-school period. We hope that you will help us better serve you by responding to our really short public survey: click here.
The process, which is based around community engagement, will look at the challenges and opportunities the Library faces due to its proximity to three local schools. In a “walking community” such as Pleasantville, in which schools have limited parking and challenging traffic flow, the Library has become a convenient alternative after-school pick-up spot for parents. However, this has simultaneously created safety concerns for the Library in terms of adequate adult supervision, the dangers of a more active parking lot, and the atmosphere of the Library for all patrons during the after-school time slot.
The planning process will last for approximately five months and will include a public survey, visits to other public libraries, one-on-one interviews, a series of round-tables and it will be capped off with a half-day retreat. The Library has engaged Plan A, a management consulting firm with wide experience in the field of non-profits, to assist with this process
