In late 2019, the Altadena Library District (ALD) undertook a comprehensive strategic planning process facilitated by Margaret Sullivan Studio (MSS). Over the course of four months, MSS conducted a highly participatory process that included the contributions of the Board of Trustees, the community-based Strategic Planning Committee, all members of the Altadena Library District Staff, representatives from the Friends of the Altadena Library, and the Altadena Library Foundation. The plan incorporates specific community input from a diverse cross-section of Community members, Town Council members, and Altadena Library District patrons. This input was gathered through a series of community engagement sessions, focus groups, one-on-one conversations, and a community survey.
The goal of this process was to develop a flexible strategic framework for the future of the Altadena Library District. ALD will continue to be a central organizing hub that serves a diverse set of patrons, provides a wide range of services, and overlaps with many other community assets, institutions, and groups in Altadena.
This document encapsulates the results of the strategic process. It sets out a strategic framework for the Altadena Library District’s future that prioritizes the community’s needs and aspirations while honoring the unique characteristics that make Altadena a special community. The next-generation Altadena Library District will be a powerful contributor to the civic, cultural, economic, and educational health and well-being of all Altadena’s residents. Our library district can and should be a national example of how a public library creates a stronger community.
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