2022 Review and 2023 Outlook

COVID was a mitigating factor for the Library still in 2022. Despite that, we are seeing a return to pre-pandemic numbers in terms of use of physical, and digital resources as well as foot traffic in the building.

The Library had a number of successes through partnerships including the United Way PerthHuron Access Centre project, a successful Monkton 165 + Grand opening of the new Monkton branch, and collaboration with the programming department in terms of successful events like the Teddy Bear picnic, and bringing back EarlyON story times. A new Strategic Plan was launched to set our direction for the next 4 years.

For 2023, the library is predicting a need to respond to the growth of the community in a way that the pandemic inhibited. The budgetary ask of the municipality goes back to pre-pandemic support with a focus on a new staff position and resources to support that position, the need is demonstrated through the overtime worked by regular staff. No new full-time positions created in the last 6-years, with a 18% community growth.

Library Budget requests:

• 2019 – $962 650

• 2020 – $1 013 433

• 2021 – $1 083 567

• 2022 – $991 311

• 2023 - $1 013 388

Staff focus will be to continue the library’s community presence, to focus on the strategic priorities set by the Library Board, and to continue to provide a high level of service to our growing community.

2023 Service Delivery Plan

The Service Delivery Plan includes the core services delivered by the Department, as well as the Strategic priorities, capital projects, and other priorities/initiatives that the Department is responsible for in the upcoming year.

The ability of a department to deliver its services depends upon its overall workload and capacity.

The following chart is a summary of the work plan for the North Perth Public Library:

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Last updated: 2023-03-02 08:43