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Commission weighs advocacy, outreach and conference training as paths to boost Surprise libraries
5337798 · June 12, 2025
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Summary
Members discussed whether the commission should emphasize volunteer outreach, advocacy to elected officials, or attending conferences and training; staff will compile options and the commission agreed to annual check-ins on scope.
At its June 12 meeting the Surprise Library Advisory Commission debated whether to remain focused on outreach and volunteerism, or to expand into formal advocacy, trainings and representation at conferences.
Staff presented a range of possible roles — from shelving and local outreach to serving as citizen advocates in political or…
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