FVRLibraries will outline priorities for the next five to ten years — and community input is at the heart of the process
Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (FVRLibraries) is launching a yearlong public engagement effort to shape the future of library services, spaces, and community impact across its district. Through a new Strategic Plan and Master Facilities Plan, FVRLibraries will outline priorities for the next five to ten years — and community input is at the heart of the process.
“We’re proud of what our libraries have offered over the past 75 years,” said Executive Director Jennifer Giltrop. “Now we’re asking: What do our communities need next? We want to hear directly from residents across the region as we plan for the future.”
Community members can participate in several ways:
- Attend a Community Conversation – In-person and virtual events throughout July
- Take the Community Survey – Open now through August 24, 2025
- Learn more on our web page at fvrl.org/strategic-priorities
- Visit our library locations or see us at an outreach event – Find printed versions of the community survey or get access online
The Strategic Plan will serve as a roadmap for FVRLibraries’ services, programs, technology, and outreach for the next five years. In tandem, the Master Facilities Plan will assess the district’s 15 library buildings and identify opportunities to expand, update, or reimagine library spaces in alignment with community needs.
“We’re committed to building a plan that’s inclusive, responsive, and focused on access,” said Giltrop. “Whether someone uses the library weekly or hasn’t been in years, their voice matters.”
Community Conversations – July 2025
- Battle Ground Community Library – Tues, July 1 | 5–7 pm
- Goldendale Community Library – Thurs, July 10 | 4–6 pm
- Cascade Park Community Library – Wed, July 16 | 5–7 pm
- Vancouver Community Library – Tues, July 22 | 5–7 pm
- Stevenson Community Library – Mon, July 28 | 4–6 pm
- Ridgefield Community Library – Wed, July 30 | 5–7 pm
- Virtual (online) – Wed, July 30 | 12–1:30 pm
FVRLibraries will share updates and opportunities throughout the process. The Strategic Plan will be reviewed and approved by the FVRLibraries Board of Trustees by the end of 2025.
To learn more, take the survey, or register for an event, visit fvrl.org/strategic-priorities.
Information provided by Fort Vancouver Public Libraries.
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