City of Surrey's 2024-2028 Financial Plan

SURREY PUBLIC LIBRARY

The library’s budgetary divisions include:

PUBLIC SERVICES Public Services manages the borrowing and information services offered in branches and online, and plans, promotes, and delivers a wide variety of programs. This division also acquires and manages the print and electronic collections that suit the needs of Surrey’s diverse community.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Administrative Services manages the physical spaces, as well as the finance, human resources and information technology functions of the Library system, ensuring day-to-day service requirements are met. This division also manages the Library’s image and raises awareness and funds to support and enhance its community services.

2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

INCLUSION

• Conducted Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and training; • Supported inclusion through 2SLGBTQIA+ booklists and displays; and • Offered library services and literacy skills to Surrey’s vulnerable and newcomer populations through outreach programs, reduced barrier access cards, online programming, and Internet only passes.

Semiahmoo House Society volunteers at Surrey Libraries - City Centre branch getting ready to deliver library materials to clients of the Home Delivery Service

PUBLIC SAFETY

• Served as a cooling and warming centre during extreme weather.

City of Surrey | 2024—2028 Financial Plan | General Operating Fund | Library

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