The Lethbridge Public Library wants to hear from you about what library services matter most. The library has launched a community survey that will shape its 2027-2031 Plan of Service, a five year roadmap for everything from book collections to community programs.
The survey is open until August 7, 2026. Any resident can take part, whether you visit the library every week, drop in once in a while, or have never stepped inside. It is available online through SurveyMonkey or in person at any of the three library locations. Everyone who fills it out can enter a draw for a $100 Park Place gift card.
Library CEO Terra Plato said the survey is required by library legislation and is a chance for people to speak up about what they need. “The usage of the library continues to grow as the community grows. It’s very typical. As we get busier, there is more demand for services,” Plato said. With limited funding from the City of Lethbridge and the province, the library board will use the feedback to decide where to focus over the next five years.
The current 2022-2026 Plan of Service is wrapping up, so this input will directly shape the library’s future priorities. The Plan of Service is a strategic document created through a community needs assessment, and it lays out the goals and objectives that guide everything the library does. The Lethbridge Library Board will use the survey results to identify themes and set the direction for 2027 to 2031.
Find the survey at the library’s website or pick up a paper copy at the Main Branch on 5th Avenue South, the Crossings Branch on the west side, or the Bookmobile. The library says all voices are welcome, and the process is about making sure services reflect what Lethbridge residents actually want.
