City of Surrey 2017 - 2021 Financial Plan
Surrey Public Library
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS
Launched Lynda.com, an online software to support skills development within the workforce; and Partnered with Self Employment and Entrepreneur Development Society (“SEEDS”) to improve information and networking opportunities for budding entrepreneurs.
Seed Library
ECOSYSTEMS
Reduced printing by offering scan to USB services at all branches.
Enhanced use of Surrey Seed Library – a free, drop-in seed-exchange program that allows residents to borrow, save, and share seeds of 90 varieties of plants, from tomatoes and beans to flower & herbs; and
EDUCATION & CULTURE
Offered life-long skills learning through technology training, story times, reading clubs and a variety of programs to many Surrey residents.
Improved literacy and learning opportunities for children – over 16,000 kids participated in Summer Reading Club; and
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Promoted general health through an array of programs and speakers, such as substance use author Michael Pond and financial literacy speakers from the Credit Counselling Society.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Refurbished Semiahmoo Library to include improved access for youth.
Completed renovations of Guildford Library to provide a more welcoming fireplace lounge and digital community art display; and
2017-2021 FINANCIAL PLAN
253
Made with FlippingBook