About Us

Mission

The mission of Oscar Grady Public Library is to provide high interest, high demand materials and make them readily available from the Library’s collection or through interlibrary loan.

The Library supports lifelong learning, information and recreational needs for people of all ages and abilities. Special emphasis is placed on stimulating children’s interests and appreciation for reading and learning. The integration of new technology with traditional library resources is used to expand service beyond the Library’s physical walls.

Vision

Oscar Grady Library aims to be Saukville’s center for information, recreation, and business support.

Values

  • People first
  • Equal access
  • Respect for all
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Responsive service design
  • Privacy and confidentiality

Strategic Priorities

Thank you for helping the Oscar Grady Public Library team plan for the next few years. Through your participation in the planning survey and community discussions, we have outlined strategic priorities for 2024-2026.

Promote Discovery
Help the community find resources, collections, and services they need from the library.

Create Lifelong Learning Opportunities
Provide opportunities that establish a love for reading, learning, and community building.

Develop Community Responsive Collections
Evaluate existing collections and establish new collections in response to community needs.

Develop Community Responsive Spaces & Technology
Plan spaces and technology in response to staff and community needs.

STRATEGIES: 2024-2026

 

STRATEGIES SCHEDULE

2024

2025

2026

 

 Promote Discovery

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluate public use of Constant Contact and website

Communicate via schools, Village, newspapers, social media outlets

Participate in local events such as parades, Farmers Market, local walks, etc.

Staff continuing education opportunities

Regular staff meetings – add Polaris license to staff computer

 

Assess social media outlet use

Create social media reading recommendation campaign

Migrate to Vega’s eNewsletter

 

Evaluate public use of Vega eNewsletter and website

Communicate via schools, Village, newspapers, social media outlets

Participate in local events such as parades, Farmers Market, local walks, etc.

Staff continuing education opportunities

Regular staff meetings

 

Evaluate public use of Vega eNewsletter  and website

Communicate via schools, Village, newspapers, social media outlets

Participate in local events such as parades, Farmers Market, local walks, etc.

Staff continuing education opportunities

Regular staff meetings

 

 Create Lifelong Learning Opportunities

 

Budget for special presenters, Summer Reading Program, events, and supplies

Utilize community partners for additional programming

Align programming priorities according to survey results

Expand Adventure Pass program to Betty Brinn, Discovery World, Riveredge Nature Center, and Pirate Hollow Waterpark

 

 

Utilize Friends group for additional programming

Create book recommendation service for all ages

 

 

Create monthly book subscription service for all ages, utilizing lockers for pick-up

 

 

 Develop Community Responsive Collections

 

Examine circulation data and budget accordingly

Showcase collections by front-facing and placing in display case

Implement RFID

Move DVD discs to cases on floor

Increase loan period for TV series on DVD to 14 days

Hobby themed Library of Things

 

 

Examine circulation data and budget accordingly

Organize local history collection and make more accessible to public

Promote collections of other libraries via website and catalog

Budget for Vox books/kiddo Playaways

Create a discovery kit collection

 

Examine circulation data and budget accordingly

 

Develop Community Responsive Spaces & Technology

 

New fax solution

Use makerspace equipment from Monarch System

Maintain computer replacement schedule

Create Friends book nook space

Replace exterior door facing Main Street

Replace front exterior door/automatic opening

Add power washing of building eaves to annual maintenance schedule

Create capital budget for replacing large ticket building items

 

 

Upgrade Community Room Tech

Replace doors and automated entrance equipment

Replace HVAC

 

 

Refigure digital media lab space

New gate system w/ RFID capability

Create teen nook space

Create small meeting rooms

Create interior book return

Remodel upper level with new furniture and privacy seating

Implement window seating in upper level

Create reading/work nooks throughout building

Add cozy reading area in children’s

Elaborate on play space in children’s