We want to hear from you! 

The Library has drafted a new Strategic Plan for 2025-2027 with the help of a planning committee made-up of community members, Library Board Trustees, and staff. During the process we also received a lot of great feedback from our patrons about what  you would like to see at the library and we now have a draft plan to share. 

Since the adoption of our last Strategic Plan, the Library and the community have weathered an extraordinary chapter in history. The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, including the closure of Harrison Memorial Library and Park Branch Library for over a year and a sharp reduction in services and staffing.

Yet even in the face of adversity, innovation thrived. This difficult period sparked out-of-the-box thinking that led to meaningful improvements—from expanded Teen Services and streamlined library processes to enhanced technology and an exciting increase in adult programming. These achievements reflect the resilience and creativity of our team and the unwavering support of our community.

Looking ahead, the 2025–2027 Strategic Plan builds on this momentum. It embraces continued innovation while recognizing the practical realities of implementation.

If you have any thoughts, corrections, additional program ideas, please email the Library Director Ashlee Wright at awright@ci.carmel.ca.us

The Library Board of Trustees reviewed this draft at their April 2025 regular meeting and will be considering it again at their next regular meeting to be held Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.