Input sought for Rock Island library survey
The Rock Island Public Library is creating a new strategic plan for 2025 to 2028, and wants your input about library services, needs, and community priorities.
The online community survey is open until April 1, 2024, and is available to anyone, including non-users of the library, HERE and on the library website HERE. A paper copy is available at library locations.
The library’s strategic plan helps it determine how to best focus its efforts, and address the needs of individual patrons and of the overall community.
“Whether you use the library a little, a lot, or not at all, your answers will help us better understand your needs, and those of the larger community,” Lisa Lockheart, Rock Island Public Library publicity and outreach liaison, said in a Monday release. “It takes just a few minutes to make a lasting impact.”
Survey participants do not have to live in Rock Island or the Milan-Blackhawk-Area Public Library District. Rock Island Library events are open to all, and the library regularly serves cardholders from other libraries in Davenport and the Illinois Quad Cities.
Previous surveys helped the library identify needs for fine-free borrowing, homebound delivery, after-hours book pickup, and study rooms, all of which were introduced during the current strategic plan.
Another way to add your voice to planning is to attend any of three Community Conversation events hosted by both the library and the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion times are:
Tuesday, March 26, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Rock Island Watts-Midtown Branch, 2715 30th Street
Wednesday, March 27, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Rock Island Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road
Saturday, March 30, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street
“Partnering with the Rock Island Parks & Recreation Department for the Community Conversations makes perfect sense,” library director Angela Campbell said. “Both of our organizations enhance the livability factor of our community, so hearing how best to focus our efforts in the coming years will aid in planning and future partnerships.”
All discussions are open to anyone. Coffee and refreshments will be available.
For more information on upcoming library programs, visit the library website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, call 309-732-READ, or follow library social media channels on Facebook and Instagram.
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