MLA 2024 Conference

Even before Rochester Public Library opened its doors in 1995, the plans for the building were scaled back significantly. For years, library staff and board members have advocated for additional space, with multiple proposals brought forward to the Rochester City Council.
RPL Director, Karen Lemke, will share how the team is exploring community needs to build RPL’s first Facilities and Operations Master Plan to not only address decades of space challenges, but to also plan for future growth and change happening in Rochester.
The goal of this session is to share how RPL is using data and research to advocate for library needs. This session is intended for public library staff and boards.