The Village of Innisfree Library (VIL) officially opened July 4, 2012 and since then has increased the size of its collection and the number of programs and services offered. The purpose of this plan is to continue to: build on the initial plan; to increase the number of patrons using the library; and to increase the number of services and programs offered by the library.

In January/February 2023, a short needs assessment was sent out to community groups in place of holding a community planning meeting. From the information gained and discussions with individual groups, this Plan of Service for 2023-2025 was formed.

This Plan of Service will be our guide to ensure the Village of Innisfree Library will continue to be known as a gathering place welcoming all age groups and be the resource center for programs and services available within our community and surrounding area.

- Gayle Foyster, Board Chair

The library service responses which were determined in 2023 are as follows:

1. Satisfy Curiosity: Lifelong Learning. Residents will have the resources they need to explore topics of personal interest and continue to learn throughout their lives.

2. Know Your Community: Community Resources and Services. Residents will have a central source for information about programs, services, and activities provided by community agencies and organizations.

3. Express Creativity: Create and Share Content. Residents will have the services and support they need to express themselves by creating original content in a real-world or online environment.

Village of Innisfree Library provides to all a variety of library materials, programs and services in a welcoming, respectful and inclusive environment.

• Inclusiveness
• Respect
• Openness
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Service
• Collaboration

Know Your Community: Community Resources and Services - Residents will have a central source for information about the wide variety of programs, services, and activities provided by community agencies and organizations.

Goal 1: Village of Innisfree Library Board will provide a variety of programs, services, activities and resources.        

1a. Community Members will have access to the 'Community Information' for up-to-date information regarding: career planning, healthcare resources, community resources, etc.        

1b. Community Members will be informed of programs, services, activities and resources through a variety of methods: mail outs (email and Canada Post), social media, website, radio and local newspapers (Innisfree Informer, Vermilion Voice and Vegreville News Advertiser).        

1c. The Public at Large will have opportunity to access library materials from the 'Little Library' locations at Birch Lake Campground, Ranfurly Ag Society and any possible new locations.

Satisfy Curiosity: Lifelong Learning - Residents will have the resources they need to explore topics of personal interest and continue to learn throughout their lives.

Goal 2: The VIL will work in collaboration with community agencies/organizations to provide resources and programming in response to community needs.      

2a. Seniors will have the opportunity to attend one (1) field trip or function organized by the VIL and possibly in partnership with local community groups.    

2b. Preschoolers will attend the monthly Early Literacy Program at the Library organized by the VIL in partnership with other organizations.  

2c. Community Members will have the opportunity to attend program(s) organized by VIL in collaboration with other organization(s).

Stimulate Imagination: Reading, Viewing and Listening for Pleasure - Residents will have materials and programs that excite their imaginations and provide pleasurable reading, viewing, and listening experiences.

Goal 3: Village of Innisfree Library Board will continue to build a strong working relationship with Delnorte Innisfree School.      

3a. The VIL will coordinate with the Delnorte Innisfree School and in partnership with other local organizations, to bring in speakers for all ages relevant to current needs.

3b. Pre-K to Grade 6 Innisfree Students will attend one (1) monthly planned Library activity (a variety of speakers, Story Time, Lego Workshop, drawing or painting lessons, etc.)

3c. The VIL will continue to hold work bees to cull the library collection to ensure that the inventory is as current and fresh as possible. 

3d. One additional computer will be added to the computer lab to accommodate research resources for patrons.

The Village of Innisfree Library will continue to be known as a gathering place welcoming all age groups and be the resource center for programs and services within our community.