THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL USE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE GOALS OF THEIR FIVE-YEAR PLAN FOR FY 2023-2027, WHICH REFLECT THE PURPOSES AND PRIORITIES OF THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT (LSTA). SPECIFIC GOALS INCLUDE: 1) RECOVER TOGETHER - THE LIBRARY WILL STRENGTHEN EXISTING SERVICES AND DEVELOP NEW ONES THAT SUPPORT DISTRICT RECOVERY PRIORITIES, SUCH AS IMPROVING PERSONAL HEALTH, EDUCATION, CAREER PROSPECTS, AND DIGITAL INCLUSION; 2) WELCOME EVERYONE - ALL LOCAL RESIDENTS WILL FEEL WELCOMED TO AN ACCESSIBLE LIBRARY WHERE THEIR NEEDS ARE CENTERED; 3) INVEST IN US - DISTRICT RESIDENTS WILL BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED LIBRARY SERVICES THROUGH ENHANCED INVESTMENT IN STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATIVE COLLECTIONS, TECHNOLOGY, AND OPPORTUNITIES; AND 4) STAY ROOTED - D.C. HISTORY AND CULTURE WILL BE CELEBRATED THROUGH COMMUNITY-CENTERED PROGRAMMING, EXHIBITS, AND COLLECTIONS.