Thank you for celebrating with us!
At the end of May, a special celebration was held to mark the launch of the new
Strategic Plan. We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to gather with community members to recognize and celebrate their contributions to the Library's ambitious vision.
At the celebration, Pickering residents had the chance to connect with the Library's leadership team, learning firsthand about the goals and priorities outlined in the new Strategic Plan. Community members got to preview the final Strategic Plan - with the full community edition to be shared in the fall. The event also featured activities that highlighted how each priority aims to better serve the community.
Community CelebrationPickering Public Library staff sharing the joy of 3D printing with the community.
Community CelebrationChildren enjoying one of the activities.
Community CelebrationMembers of Pickering Public Library’s Leadership and Board of Directors.
Community CelebrationPickering Public Library CEO Jackie Flowers delivers opening remarks.
Community CelebrationShobha Oza, Director of Engagement and Client Experience, shares information about the Strategic Plan.
Community Celebration Councillor David Pickles, Councillor and Board Member Linda Cook, and Board Chair Sarah Jeffrey Sheehy.
What is a Strategic Plan?
At Pickering Public Library, strategic planning is like making a plan for what our library wants to achieve and how to get there. It's like drawing a map for the library's journey in the coming years. The new plan will figure out our library's new mission (what we aim to do), vision (what we hope for), values (the important things we believe in), and the steps we'll take to reach our goals.
Community Focus Groups
The strategic plan community consultations involved opportunities for underrepresented groups to provide lived experiences or ideas for the future, in the form of focus group facilitated by consultants from Saffy., opens a new window
Thank you to all community residents and interest group representatives that attended to share their lived experiences and visions for the future!
As a thank you, focus group participants were provided with an honorarium. We appreciate all residents who took the time to participate.
Community Survey
The survey has closed. Thank you for dreaming big with us! Over 1300 surveys were completed!
We look forward to sharing what we’ve learned and how your input shapes the future of the Pickering Public Library.
As a thank you, survey participants had the chance to enter a draw to win a prize. The draw has taken place. Winners have been contacted directly by Library staff.
Pop-Ups 
Library staff and the consulting team connected with community in different places throughout the city, to get thoughts and ideas about what everyone wants at their library. Setting up community pop-ups gave the team a chance to chat with different residents in Pickering – those who already use the library and those who don't.
Thank you to all the community members who shared their stories, experiences, and dreams for the future, during our five pop-up sessions across Pickering
Strategic Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC)
The SPAC is currently comprised of 18 members from diverse backgrounds including Library staff, Board representatives, stakeholders, volunteers, and residents, and will be selected through an adapted civic lottery process.
During advisory committee meetings, members had the opportunity to hear what Pickering Public Library is up to, provide their input and take information away to share back to their community. Participants were provided a $75 honorarium for each meeting.
Project Champions were selected from the pool of active SPAC members and they formed an extension of the engagement team, supporting the dissemination of the public survey and collecting and reporting back feedback from their networks and community. Project Champions were provided with a $200 honorarium at the wrap up of the project as compensation for their time and efforts in the additional role.
