Community Engagement Leverage the library's active community programs and events, such as the America 250 NC County Flag Challenge and the launch of inclusive initiatives like Young Athletes, to position partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, and youth-focused organizations for sponsorships, co-hosted programs, or grant-funded digital literacy initiatives.
Digital Marketing The library already uses a range of digital tools (Google Ads, Google Workspace, Matomo, AWS SES) and has a presence on community sites. This opens opportunities to provide targeted public service campaigns, local business partnerships, or affordable digital marketing services and analytics bundles for nearby small businesses and community groups.
Fundraising & Grants Recent grant activity including Library Services and Technology Act funds and historical NC Humanities support indicate a readiness to engage in funded projects. Position grant-writing support, program sponsorships, and technology upgrades aligned with library services as potential revenue streams.
Educational Partnerships With a focus on early childhood programs and community navigators, there is potential to offer instructional content, STEM/STEAM kits, or teacher training partnerships to schools and after-school programs, expanding the library’s role as an educational hub.
Technology Enablement The library’s tech stack and Azure/Microsoft ecosystem suggest appetite for technology provisioning, digital literacy classes, and device lending programs. Propose scalable solutions such as broadband access partnerships, device provisioning, and analytics-driven user engagement services to attract grant-backed or subsidy programs.