Community Partnerships

Let’s work together.

Polk County Public Libraries invite proposals for collaborations. We are dedicated to providing programs and services that align with our strategic goals and community interests. We are inspired by your ideas, and we want you to be involved. 

If you are interested in presenting a program with the library, or in collaborating in any way, please read through the following information and complete the form on this page. For consideration, please submit the form at least 60 days in advance of your proposed start date. We will review your proposal and respond within 10 business days. Print version of the form is available here.

Alternately, you are also welcome to reserve our community rooms for independent events.

Collaborations and partnerships should:

  • Support at least one of our focus areas:
    • Empowering Technology
      • Provide a robust infrastructure and innovative technologies that meet the needs of our community.
    • Enriching User Experiences
      • Instill a love of learning through multifaceted collections and innovative activities. We encourage the sharing of broad ideas and experiences.
    • Vibrant, Welcoming, and Versatile Library Spaces
      • Create invigorating spaces that engage visitors and build community within our libraries.
    • Equitable Services
      • Increase services and expand access to all users, especially beyond the walls of our buildings.
  • Not be promotional; no advertising, soliciting, or selling for-profit products or services.

Our considerations include:

  • Alignment with the library’s strategic plan and goals
  • Prioritizing social interaction; opportunities to share ideas and viewpoints; skill-building and hands-on activity; technology instruction; and/or early literacy development
  • Collaborator background and qualifications
  • Connection to other community programs or resources
  • Relation to library collections, services, and other programs
  • Available library resources: budget, date, time, location, staffing

Propose a Collaboration:

    Your name:

    Your email:

    Your telephone number:

    How might we work together? Please describe your idea, program, or partnership.

    What are your goals for this collaboration? How would the community benefit?

    Tell us about your organization or yourself. Qualifications, credentials and experience with subject matter.

    Who is the target audience? Check all that apply.

    Young children (ages 0-5)School-aged children (ages 5-11)Teens (ages 11-18)Adults (Ages 19+)

    Does the partnership support any of the following? Check all that apply.

    Empowering Technology - Provide a robust infrastructure and innovative technologies that meet the needs of our community.Enriching User Experiences - Instill a love of learning through multifaceted collections and innovative activities. We encourage the sharing of broad ideas and experiences.Vibrant, Welcoming, and Versatile Library Spaces - Create invigorating spaces that engage visitors and build community within our libraries.Equitable Services - Increase services and expand access to all users, especially beyond the walls of our buildings.

    When is the ideal time for this program or partnership? How long would it last?

    What would the library need to provide? Include staff, library spaces, materials, and funding.

    Please check to agree that this program or partnership will not directly promote any for-profit business, product, or service.