Conclusion

As community hubs, and voluntary educational spaces, libraries have a responsibility to provide engaging and diverse programming that reflect the wants and needs of their unique and varied patronage. This assignment was a fantastic opportunity to balance targeted programs to meet the needs of under served groups with popular and more traditional programs like story times and crafts. In order to stride that line, this 12 month plan revolves around a summer reading challenge that celebrates cultural diversity, creating consistent programs that encourage development for everyone, planning after school programs to target latchkey kids, and balancing fun performance oriented programs with targeted special programs to address gaps in experiences within undeserved communities. My mission, and the mission of my fictional library, encourage a love of life long learning, by providing equitable access to resources, opportunities, materials, and most importantly fun. In a profession where there is a serious danger of burning out, it can be tempting to stick to the basics and focus on more traditional programs, but we owe it to our communities to get everyone a chance to chase their passions, explore, and grow into the best possible version of themselves.