Message From The Board Chair And Chief Librarian
We are excited to present Surrey Libraries’ new strategic plan, spanning 2024 to 2028.
Our planning process began early in 2023, as the world was recovering from the global pandemic.
The pandemic altered the landscape in which the Library operates and prompted us to reevaluate our service models. The ways in which people access and consume information has also changed significantly and Surrey continues to grow rapidly. The City is home to the largest school-age population in British Columbia, a fast-growing urban Indigenous population, and attracts many newcomers. This brings about both opportunities and challenges and the new plan will ensure we can effectively serve our expanding and diverse community.
We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who helped in creating the plan. This includes our trustees, whose steering of the process and overall guidance was invaluable. The operational expertise of our staff ensured that our plan is realistic and achievable. And insights from our community partners enriched our understanding of the Library’s broader impact.
Thank you also to the City’s senior management team and the Mayor and Council, for their input to ensure the plan aligned with broader municipal objectives. The enthusiasm and dedication of all those involved helped to create a plan that aims to make a positive impact and to improve the lives of individuals in our organization and the community.
Marilyn Herrmann, Board Chair
Surinder Bhogal, Chief Librarian