June 25th, 2025
Learning, Growing and Evolving – KWLOT Style
By: Kim Sproul, Community Development Manager
If ever there was a group that had to learn, grow, and evolve in real time, the wonderful KW Library of Things team is just that group!
This past year we have hosted more workshops, attended more community events, participated in more learning opportunities, and grew a larger membership base than we ever had before. We saw an increase in the borrowing of our camping equipment, ensuring that more people are adventuring out into our gorgeous natural landscapes. Adding a second Grand River Conservation Area pass, which has not only kept up with demand, but also increased use overall, was a brilliant way to encourage neighbours to go explore our Region this incredible watershed we reside on.
While all this growth and learning makes our hearts grow three sizes, it is our plans to evolve this coming year that puts a bit of pep in our steps. We have been so fortunate to work with the fine consulting folks at The Community Company, who have been journeying with us along the path towards an advancement of what we do, how we do it, and where we go next. Greater financial sustainability is certainly one aspect, but in truth, the brilliant outcome is better – serving our community. Specifically, we want to create more jobs for those with disabilities; creating more employment learning opportunities.
It has been long recognized that our borrowing library wasn’t going to be able to create the scope necessary for this goal. So, we evolve.
I won’t spoil any surprises, but the great work of this past year has set the stage for the incredible transformation that will unfold as this year progresses, supported by a GROW grant from Ontario’s Trillium Foundation.
Stay tuned! You aren’t gonna want to miss this.
Learn more at www.kwlot.ca
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