Fondulac District Library is a vibrant resource for the East Peoria community. Its committed staff, engaged patrons, and vital services create a welcoming and supportive community space. To align its resources with the emerging priorities of the community, the library undertook a comprehensive strategic planning process incorporating feedback from community members and stakeholders. Adopted this strategic plan allows the library to focus on expanding awareness and engagement that support its essential nature in the community; provide enrichment through a wide variety of collections, programs, and services; and evolve its positive culture to support a thriving staff and organization.
Fondulac District Library initiated a strategic planning process that began in late 2022. Fast Forward Libraries LLC was engaged in November 2022 to facilitate the planning process in three phases: Learn, Dream, Do. The Learn phase entailed forming a Planning Team to guide the process, holding staff and Board feedback sessions, conducting a community survey, and leading focus groups. In the Dream phase, the Planning Team discussed possible future priorities for the library. This strategic plan will guide the library through the Do phase, as the library executes its vision for the future.
The library is grateful to all who provided feedback and participated in the creation of this plan.
