Strategic Plans are an important tool for libraries of any type to serve as a living blueprint for future services, to create directives and goals for your institution, and to create buy-in from the community. This workshop and discussion provides opportunities for directors and administration, staff, and trustees to come together and learn how important planning is for library growth and development.  Also included is a discussion of the Strategic Planning Model that MLS is currently using, including the streamlined three-meeting structure, and a discussion of what should be included in a plan to make it successful and acceptable to the MBLC. There will be an open time for conversation to allow attendees to share their library’s strategic plans if they have one, as well as questions, concerns, and stories.