MISSION
The Woburn Public Library serves as the hub of community, connecting residents to resources, services and experiences that educate, enrich and entertain.
VISION
The Woburn Public Library is recognized as a transformative organization, advancing the needs of the community in the area of literacy, workforce development, civic engagement, and culture.
STRATEGIES:
3. Develop a marketing strategy for the opening day celebration and the following year of new services
4. Update and approve any new policies and procedures needed for the new facility
STRATEGIES:
3. Increase dedicated teen and children’s services staff
4. Cultivate additional partnerships with schools, and other children’s and teen service providers, to increase programs, awareness and use of youth resources
STRATEGIES:
3. Working with partners, foster a welcoming environment for Woburn’s diverse communities, including offering ongoing programming and events
4. Acquire up-to-date equipment and increase technology staffing to make the Library a valuable and well-known digital resource in the community
STRATEGIES:
3. Dedicate resources to ongoing marketing and public relations activities
STRATEGIES:
4. Develop a plan for use of the new space, especially the historic structure, to generate income for the Library
5. Re-examine the role and function of the Library Board, and consider phasing out lifetime appointments
WPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Richard J. Mahoney, President
Janet Rabbit, Vice President & Controller
Joanne McNamee
Loretta C. Schuck
William Callahan
Dr. Mary E. Hines
Atty. Judith A. Kelley
Carol Seitz
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Richard J. Mahoney, President of the Board
William Callahan, Trustee
Barbara Pooler, Friends Representative
Meghan Needham, Foundation Representative
Susan Thifault, Woburn High School Teacher
Elaine Dougherty, Site Director for the YMCA International Learning Center
Rebecca Meehan, Assistant Director of Woburn Public Library
Andrea Bunker, Director of Woburn Public Library
In order to receive state aid and grants, the library must have an up-to-date strategic plan on record with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. In 2017, the Board of Trustees, library staff, and community participated in a strategic planning process with Library Strategies, a consulting firm from Minnesota. Below, please find our new three-year plan.