Palatine Public Library

Mission

The mission of the Palatine Public Library District is to encourage life long learning and enrichment through the exploration of books and other media and to provide services and materials which will promote a well-informed and literate community.

To accomplish this mission the Library emphasizes its primary roles as:

-An information service providing access to timely, accurate, and useful information to people of all ages in their pursuit of education, job-related, and personal interests.

-A popular materials service providing access to current and popular materials for people of all ages.

-A life long learning resource providing access to materials relevant to the interests of independent learners of all ages.

The Library District will strive to accomplish its mission by providing the best possible collections, facilities, technology, and human resources within the limits of fiscal responsibility.