Public Library For Union County

Mission :

The Public Library for Union County offers free, public access to all of its resources. The library’s collections and services are developed and maintained for the education, intellectual stimulation, and pleasure of all residents of the county community. Accordingly, library materials and programs reflect a commitment to enriching and to enhancing the lives of all patrons.

In fulfilling its mission, the Public Library for Union County affirms its dedication to three principles: intellectual freedom, the public’s right to know, and the inclusion of diverse points of view. The library strives to meet the informational needs of the community, to make the public aware of its resources, and to actively encourage patrons of all ages to fully utilize its resources.

Vision :

The Public Library for Union County is a vital community resource that serves as a gateway to an expanding world of knowledge and will be on the leading edge of library services delivery.  As a resource center, its professional and dedicated staff will offer helpful services and access to technology.  As a community center, it will provide educational and cultural opportunities for lifelong learning.  As a center for innovation, the library will seek out and implement the newest learning technologies.

The library will create opportunities to participate, connect and discover by encouraging lifelong learning, responding to the needs of our diverse community, ensuring freedom of access of information, offering space for people and ideas to come together and by providing materials and programs that entertain and inspire.