Strategic Plan: 2026–2034

The strategic plan, anchored to the moment the world arrives in Salt Lake City for the 2034 Winter Olympics, is built around four priorities:

• Creating Belonging through Access — lowering barriers, redesigning spaces, and meeting people where they are
• Reading and Literacy for All — expanding collections, literacy programs, and the Library's "Digital Branch"
• Strengthening Civic Life — using the Library as a trusted space for dialogue, connection, and civic engagement
• Building Capacity and Sustaining Impact — investing in staff, data-driven decisions, and financial sustainability

Guided by five core values — Joy through Service, Collective Impact, Courageous Action, Intellectual Freedom, and Shared Dignity — the plan was shaped by extensive community input, including over 900 survey responses, listening sessions, and staff workshops.

History of The City Library

This timeline highlights just some of the key events that led to The City Library as we know it today.