What does the future hold for library service to the residents of Fanwood and Scotch Plains? Should the communities consider the formation of a joint library to enable the provision of 21st century library service in a 21st century building? What can the Fanwood and Scotch Plains libraries do today and in the next few years to keep pace with the community's expectations for library service? What planning needs to take place to ensure that the libraries meet and exceed each community's expectations? These are just some of the topics that were explored with residents of Fanwood and Scotch Plains, as well as members of each library's board and staff, during a series of focus group sessions held in October and November 2007 to learn more about the community's interest in improving library service. The focus groups were also the first public attempt to test the waters with regard to the formation of a joint library. More than 100 people participated in these focused conversations. The results of Focus Groups are available here in three parts: Attachment 1: Focus Group Questions Attachment 2: Detailed Focus Group Notes
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Wednesday SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 | TRUSTEES | 6:00 p.m. | at the Scotch Plains Public Library |
Friday SEPTEMBER 21, 2007 | STAFF | 10:00 a.m. | at the Scotch Plains Public Library |
Thursday OCTOBER 11, 2007 | TEENS | 11:00 a.m. | at the SP-F High School |
Tuesday OCTOBER 23, 2007 | SENIORS | 1:00 p.m. | at the Scotch Plains Public Library (Refreshments will be served) |
Tuesday OCTOBER 23, 2007 | GENERAL SESSION (Adults, Library Users, Library NON-Users, Commuters, etc.) | 7:00 p.m. | at the Scotch Plains Public Library (Refreshments will be served) |
Wednesday OCTOBER 24, 2007 | BUSINESS COMMUNITY | 8:00 a.m. | at the Scotch Plains Public Library (Breakfast will be served) |
Wednesday OCTOBER 24, 2007 | PARENTS & CAREGIVERS | 10:30 a.m. | at the Scotch Plains Public Library (Refreshments will be served) |
Wednesday OCTOBER 24, 2007 | GENERAL SESSION (Adults, Library Users, Library NON-Users, Commuters, etc.) | 1:30 p.m. | at the Scotch Plains Public Library (Refreshments will be served) |
Monday NOVEMBER 5, 2007 | LIBRARY LEADERS | 6:00 p.m. | in Plainfield, NJ |
Wednesday NOVEMBER 28, 2007 | TRUSTEES | 6:00 p.m. | at the Scotch Plains Public Library |