Area of Impact: Enrichment
In an era when loneliness and isolation are on the rise, we look to foster joy, encourage curiosity, and provide meaningful experiences and opportunities to connect with your community. This can include access to books, music, films, TV, performances, cultural celebrations, community discussions and much more.
Our Goal
Provide collections, programs, services and spaces that bring joy and connection to people’s lives.
How We Will Make an Impact
We will champion and celebrate:
- The joy of reading in our programs and physical and digital collections.
- The diverse voices and talents of our community.
- The preservation of local history, including the contributions of historically excluded people and cultures who created Seattle.
- Intellectual freedom and civic engagement in our programs and collections.
- Experiences and opportunities that build community and cultivate a sense of belonging.
What’s Next
2025-2026 Priority Activities
- Increase budgets to provide more material (including digital assets) focused on Seattle, the Pacific Northwest and the diverse communities that have contributed to our local history.
- Champion and celebrate Books Unbanned to counter censorship and book banning nationally.