Strategic Plan
In October 2018, the Board of Trustees of the West Point Public Library initiated the Strategic Planning Processes for the City of West Point, IA. The library board wanted the plan to reflect the needs of the community as a whole so they formed a Community Planning Committee of 18 individuals. This committee worked to envision the future of the city and provide direction for the library’s operations for the next five years (2019-2024).
The West Point Public Library is updating its five-year strategic plan to reflect both the extensive community input gathered during the development of the original plan in 2019 and the objectives that remain relevant today, rather than rewriting the entire document. This update will also incorporate input from library staff and Library Board Trustees along with updated census data — including current unemployment rates and the age demographics of community members — to help inform decisions and ensure the plan continues to meet the evolving needs of the community for the next five years (2026-2031). The following areas of focus will continue to be addressed:
- Connect, Communicate, and Collaborate
- Foster Lifelong Learning, Literacy, and Life Skills
- Discover a Safe and Welcoming Space
This plan outlines goals, objective, and activities that will help library staff continue to meet the needs identified. The West Point Public Library Strategic Plan is submitted as a written endeavor to accomplish the goals set forth by the previous community committee members as well as current staff and Trustees.
Read the FY2019-2024 Strategic Plan
Read the FY2026-2031 Strategic Plan