City of Surrey 2017 - 2021 Financial Plan

Surrey Public Library

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS

 Launched Lynda.com, an online software to support skills development within the workforce; and  Partnered with Self Employment and Entrepreneur Development Society (“SEEDS”) to improve information and networking opportunities for budding entrepreneurs.

Seed Library

ECOSYSTEMS

 Reduced printing by offering scan to USB services at all branches.

 Enhanced use of Surrey Seed Library – a free, drop-in seed-exchange program that allows residents to borrow, save, and share seeds of 90 varieties of plants, from tomatoes and beans to flower & herbs; and

EDUCATION & CULTURE

 Offered life-long skills learning through technology training, story times, reading clubs and a variety of programs to many Surrey residents.

 Improved literacy and learning opportunities for children – over 16,000 kids participated in Summer Reading Club; and

HEALTH & WELLNESS

 Promoted general health through an array of programs and speakers, such as substance use author Michael Pond and financial literacy speakers from the Credit Counselling Society.

INFRASTRUCTURE

 Refurbished Semiahmoo Library to include improved access for youth.

 Completed renovations of Guildford Library to provide a more welcoming fireplace lounge and digital community art display; and

2017-2021 FINANCIAL PLAN

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