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Library thanks those who responded to strategic planning survey

By
Leo Schiff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 — Issue 673

BRATTLEBORO — Thanks to the more than 350 respondents to the Brooks Memorial Library strategic planning survey.

The library board of trustees and staff are dedicated to learning what the community wants and needs so we can improve our services and be an asset to the community.

Thanks also to the staff at the six community organizations that allowed us to interview regarding their constituents' use and experiences of the library.

We conducted a raffle to encourage survey participation, and two of the winners are Caitlin Burkett and Jennifer Karpin.

We are continuing to reach out to the community about library services, and we will soon host a few community forums. We welcome your input.

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