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Library Strategic Planning
Every few years, the Library Board of Trustees and the staff work together on a plan to guide the library's policies, budgeting and decision-making.  These plans require public input, thoughtful consideration of Stratham today and its library needs, and a proactive outlook.  We are committed to being the best possible library for the community of Stratham and we hope that you will read our current plan, help us with our future plans and let us know what you need and want from your library.

Active Strategic Plan:                  Next Meeting:
2007-2010                                       Saturday, 8/20  10 am

Status of Planning Process:  Actively working on the next plan


Talk To Us!  Current Surveys
Library Service & Usage Survey          August 2011 - September 2011
This survey asks questions about how you use the library, what you like most about the library, what you might change about the library, what you know about the library and if you might be interested in being part of a discussion group.

Please fill out our survey online and let us know what you think.



Timeline  this is an updated timeline...  we fell a little behind given all the renovations!

May 2010
Planning to Plan:  Setting goals for the plan, determining process & timeline
Feb - March 2011
Internal Scan:  Analyzing current state of library
April - May 2011
Community Scan:  Analysis of community (demographics, opportunities, etc.)
June – Oct 2011
Community Involvement:  Most active time of surveys, discussion groups, etc.
November 2011
Goal Setting:  Use information gathered to create measurable goals for plan period
December 2011
Writing Plan:  Compose comprehensive plan according to plan goals
December 2011
Mission Statement:  Review, Revise or Rewrite library mission statement
Jan - Feb 2012
Design & Distribution:  Design final draft of plan; distribute to public & town


Planning Committee
The core of the planning committee is comprised of trustees, staff and friends of the library.  We also invite interested community members to join the committee.  If you are interested, please contact Lesley Kimball, Library Director at 772-4346 or by e-mail.  Read meeting notes on our Library Minutes page.
2011
  • Bruce Cotter, Chair Library Board of Trustees
  • Eileen Bischoff, Library Trustee
  • Lee Beauregard, Alternate, Library Board of Trustees
  • Lesley Kimball, Library Director
  • Tricia Ryden, Assistant Director
  • Richard MacCallum, President, Friends of Wiggin Memorial Library