City of Surrey's 2022-2026 Financial Plan

SURREY PUBLIC LIBRARY

FUTURE INITIATIVES, GOALS & OBJECTIVES

INCLUSION

• Grow understanding of Indigenous history and culture to aid Reconciliation; • Conduct Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and training; and

• Improve newcomer integration and strengthen outreach to priority populations.

PUBLIC SAFETY

• Maintain service to Surrey’s vulnerable and newcomer populations with current levels of outreach programming, in-library programs of relevance, and promotions of Access Cards.

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS

Continue adult programming supporting entrepreneurs, job seekers, and employment skills development; and •

Permanently eliminate fines on overdue materials.

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EDUCATION & CULTURE

• Increase engagement with middle years children with programming such as STEM and expanded author readings; and • Support digital literacy development.

Outdoor Story Time at Fleetwood branch

City of Surrey | 2022—2026 Financial Plan | General Operating Fund | Library

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