Strategic Plan

View the full strategic plan (PDF)

Our strategic plan was developed through a process of citizen participation involving representatives from the board, staff, city executive and political leadership, as well as members of the business, neighborhood, cultural, not-for-profit, and education communities. Our Board of Directors voted to approve a final version of this strategic plan on October 13, 2016, to go into effect immediately. 

Our mission is to help the La Crosse community evolve, adapt, and thrive.

We envision the La Crosse Public Library as the knowledge creation center of a vibrant community, offering experience-rich spaces developed by and for our citizens and visitors.

Get involved! We ask members of the community to take an active role in helping us achieve the goals of our strategic plan. How can the library better serve you and your organization? Is there a program you'd like to see that helps serve our community? Let us know!