Caledon Public Library seeks resident feedback on new strategic plan

Online survey on plan open until November 30

By ZACHARY ROMAN

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Caledon's library is planning for the future. 

On November 7, the Caledon Public Library (CPL) announced it was seeking resident feedback for its new strategic plan. The plan will guide the library's priorities over the next four years.

There is an online survey for residents to provide their feedback, and it can be found at the at caledon.library.on.ca/strategic-plan.

The CPL is seeking feedback from residents, businesses, and local non-profit organizations and groups. 

In a media release, the CPL said public input on the library's services, programs and facilities will provide valuable feedback that will help develop the strategic plan to meet community needs.

The survey is just a few minutes in length, and participants in the survey can be entered to win a number of prizes.

The prizes are as follows: a round of golf for four in the 2025 golf season at Glen Eagle Golf Club; a Sculpto2 3D printer; and a tote bag full of books.

Colleen Lipp, CEO of the CPL, said the CPL is committed to meeting the evolving needs of Caledon.

“Your voice plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our services. I encourage everyone to take a few moments to complete our strategic plan survey — your feedback will help us build a library that truly reflects the interests and aspirations of Caledon's residents,” said Lipp.

“Together, we can ensure that our library continues to be a vibrant and valuable resource for years to come.”

Potential survey participants have until November 30 to complete the survey.

At the URL mentioned above, residents can also find information on upcoming open houses and focus groups regarding the new strategic plan.

The CPL plans to host various pop-ups at branches across Caledon and a community partners focus group.

According to the CPL's website, strategic planning is about goal setting and creating a roadmap for an organization.

“The new strategic plan will identify an updated vision, mission, values and strategic directions that are consistent with CPL's overall goals,” reads the website.

A draft of the strategic plan is set to be complete in January or February of 2025, and finalized in the same time frame.