The Elizabeth Taber Library is completing a new strategic plan and wants to hear from community members. The Library’s last strategic plan was completed in 2021 and largely responded to the needs of the community identified during COVID.
“Community feedback for our last strategic plan led directly to the library renovation project that was completed in 2025,” said Library Director Elizabeth Sherry. “The feedback received on this survey will guide the library’s programs, services, collections, and space through 2031.”
The brief survey is available at elizabethtaberlibrary.org/survey and will be open through mid-May. Staff can also connect you with the survey in-person at the Library, located at 8 Spring St. in Marion.
“If you don’t use the Elizabeth Taber Library, or prefer to use other libraries in the Tri-Town, we’d love to hear from you as well,” said Macy Kinney, children’s librarian. “We serve the entire community and believe the Library can offer something for everyone. We want to know what would bring non-users into the Library.”
The Elizabeth Taber Library has seen increased circulation, visitation, and program attendance since the completion of the Library’s renovation project a year ago. Additionally, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners has compiled data revealing that in times of economic hardship, Library attendance in the state of Massachusetts increases by 32.4% and circulation increases by 12.5%.
“With affordability front and center in local and national conversations, we’re looking ahead to see how we can meet the needs of Marion and the Tri-Town in our next strategic plan,” said Adult Services Librarian, Emily Newell.
For further information contact Library Director Elizabeth Sherry: esherry@sailsinc.org or 508-748-1252.