F. REGULAR BUSINESS

Special Library District Advisory Board · 2026-04-28 · agenda_item

The Special Library District Advisory Board is reviewing a 5-year strategic plan and annual plan of service for fiscal year 2026. This plan includes the submission of e-rate and state aid grants for review. The library is also reintroducing inter-library loans with a reduced checkout limit and expanding its Kanopy streaming platform package. Additionally, planning is underway for the Summer Reading 2026 program, themed 'Unearth A Story,' and programming for 'Stars, Stripes & Stories' to celebrate America's 250th birthday is set to begin in June. These initiatives represent early-stage planning and grant applications, offering opportunities for service providers and suppliers to engage before detailed plans and permits are finalized. Businesses involved in educational programming, digital services, and administrative support may find opportunities as these plans develop.

fiscal year

2026

checkout limit

4

tickets per month

14

total emails sent

688,597

open rate

40 %

national average open rate

15-25 %

Notices sent

154,777

Newsletters sent

461,082

Welcome Emails sent

20,537

auto renewals

3,858

rise in card renewals

35 %

fiscal year for card renewals

2025

digital cards

950

appointments scheduled last year

4,800

America's birthday year

250th