The Regina Public Library was faced with decisions about the potential redevelopment of its Central Library – which includes an art gallery – recognizing that the increasingly diverse roles that libraries play within communities. To seek input from the community on the future of the library, a public engagement process was launched and reached thousands of residents across the city, including both users and non-users. 

The engagement ‘went to the people’ in the form of interactive activities at Treaty Days, Afrofest, a Caribbean festival, the Folk Festival, Canada Day celebrations, a Roughrider game, farmers markets, and inside and outside of libraries across the city. One-on-one or small group sessions were held with Indigenous groups, visually impaired people and other persons with disabilities, immigrants including newcomers, mental health and homelessness advocates, women entrepreneurs, education providers, children and youth, seniors, economic development agencies, arts and culture organizations, and adult literacy leaners. Three quarters of library staff across the system also provided their insights.

Client | Regina Public Library

Agency | DIALOG with The Public Good

Consultant Project Lead | Jennifer Fix while at DIALOG