Strategic Plan
In the Winter-Spring of 2026, the FADL Library Board, Management, and Staff gathered feedback through surveys and community engagement sessions, resulting in the development of our new Strategic Plan (2026-2030). You can view it here.
Our Strategic Planning Committee conducted a patron survey that received more than 600 responses and contracted Orangeboy's Orange Dot Studio to analyze the data. You can see the results here. Our Committee also conducted an internal analysis of feedback from three in-person Community Engagement Sessions; you can read a summary of the analysis here and view a summarized spreadsheet here.
Scroll below to check the progress report for our current Strategic Plan
Latest update:
GOAL 1: Improve and expand access to library materials and services to make them easier and more comprehensive for the entire community.
Activities completed:
Activities In Progress:
⚙️ Advocate for and coordinate improvements to physical, operational, and online access points that impact patron use.
GOAL 2: Actively assess and respond to the evolving needs of the community through intentional information gathering.
Activities completed:
Activities In Progress:
⚙️ Track usage rates while considering all Ferndale demographics.
GOAL 1: Advance the library as a hub of information sharing.
Activities Completed:
✅ Create physical space within the library for flyers, social service directories, and community outreach opportunities.
Activities In Progress:
⚙️ Maintain collection and track usage.
⚙️ Ensure analog collections are current, accurate, and relevant to our community.
⚙️ Rely on staff expertise in collection development and provide opportunities for continuing education.
⚙️ Diversify programming to include lectures and other educational offerings, as requested by patrons.
GOAL 2: Improve digital and technological functionality.
Activities In Progress:
⚙️ Ensure digital collections are current, accurate, and relevant to our community.
GOAL 1: Maintain responsible stewardship of the library space and services, and identify avenues for improvement.
Activities Completed:
Activities In Progress:
GOAL 2: Create opportunities for skill-building and foster a culture of support for staff.
Activities Completed:
Activities In Progress:
⚙️ Offer interdepartmental training to help staff understand what other departments do, and allow for versatile/responsive coverage when needed