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Interim library director previews 2026 priorities: programs, DesignLab and makerspace expansion
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Interim Library Director Laurie Burgess outlined the Fond du Lac Public Library’s strategic priorities, outreach programs, equipment and collection investments, and reported usage metrics while noting that federal funding for the DesignLab program remains uncertain.
Laurie Burgess, interim director of the Fond du Lac Public Library, told the City Council on Wednesday that the library is focusing on community partnerships, accessibility and expanding experiential learning as it prepares for the 2026 budget year. Burgess described programs, facilities and usage metrics and said the library’s board retains statutory control of library funds.
"The library is a vital part of the community," Burgess said, summarizing the mission to support reading, lifelong learning and community involvement. She highlighted work to diversify services and to make the building and collections more welcoming, including new…
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