Johnson County Library is planning for the future, and your voice can make a difference.
Libraries are more than books. They are places to learn new skills, connect with neighbors, use technology, discover ideas and find resources that support everyday life. As Johnson County grows and changes, the Library wants to make sure it grows with you.
That’s why it’s time to refresh the Comprehensive Library Master Plan, or CLMP. First adopted in 2015, the CLMP is the Library’s long-range roadmap, updated every 10 years. It guides decisions about programs, services, spaces, technology and partnerships so they reflect what the community needs now and what it will need in the years ahead.
This refresh begins with listening. Your ideas help understand what strengthens your Library experience and where it can improve. Seeking more quiet spaces, expanded technology or new ways to explore hobbies? Your voice helps shape a Library built for your future. Every comment helps make thoughtful, community-driven decisions supported by data and informed by expert guidance.
To support this work, the Library has partnered with BerryDunn, an independent consulting firm with experience in library planning and community engagement. BerryDunn and Library staff will gather input through surveys, community events and focus groups to reach residents across Johnson County. The more voices heard, the stronger and more representative the plan will be.
Participation is easy. Visit the engagement website to take a short survey or share ideas on the online ideas wall. Prefer pen and paper? Fill out a comment card at any branch, and staff will make sure your input is included. There will continue to be updates online and in branches so you can see how feedback shapes the plan.
Everyone is welcome to participate, whether you’re a longtime patron, an occasional visitor or someone who hasn’t stopped by in a while. Your experiences, hopes and ideas matter.
Johnson County Library’s next chapter starts with you. Take the survey and follow project updates at jocolibrary.org/library-projects.
