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Build community around books
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Re-imagine the Library's role in introducing readers to new books and helping readers choose the next book
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Provide more ways for people to join conversations about books and culture
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Strengthen the Library's contribution to the education of Seattle's youth
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Lead the movement to provide crucial early learning experiences for Seattle's young children
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Ensure every teacher and school administrator is aware of the Library's ability to provide students with homework assistance, access to technology and diverse collections
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Develop resources that support school curriculums through collaborative relationships with educators
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Actively join civic efforts to close educational achievement gaps
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Be Seattle's source for high-quality free instruction and programs to support personal growth
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Ensure the people of Seattle have the skills to find, evaluate and use information
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Create learning opportunities with public, private and nonprofit partners that maximize the best of Library and community resources
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Develop intergenerational programming that inspires people to share stories across ages and cultures
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Expand adult instruction and programming to engage Seattle's large young adult and growing senior populations
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Integrate learning into daily life
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Establish the Library as the first source for practical information on commonly shared life challenges such as parenting, personal finances, education, health and aging
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Create a platform where librarians, individuals and organizations can exchange knowledge on topics of interest to the community
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Transform the Library into a learning lab where anyone can experiment with new technologies
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