About
ABOUT US
About Us
MISSION AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
We connect people to information, ideas, culture—and each other. We are open to all.
We strengthen community:
Engage all members of our community, inside and outside our walls.
Build a patronage that reflects our commitment to equity and inclusion.
Ensure the library’s facilities are welcoming and accessible to all.
Expand collections, services, and expertise to address all cultures, needs, and abilities.
We nourish the mind:
Nurture collections that reflect a diversity of thought, experience, and perspective.
Support intellectual freedom and foster critical thinking.
Engage the public through stimulating programs, workshops and events.
Showcase the talent and creativity of Maplewood residents.
We encourage growth:
Provide flexible spaces for community programs, active learning, and quiet use.
Bolster literacy through English language learning and youth engagement programs.
Foster a creative, learning environment.
Give our patrons a smooth, user-friendly experience.
We move forward:
Flourish, with the help of the Friends, Foundation and other advocates.
Ensure participation in digital technology for all.
Become a leader in the field of patron-centered technology.
Create a transformative, smart and sustainable space for our community.
The Maplewood Memorial Library adheres to the principles of the American Library Association Library Bill of Rights and Freedom to Read statements.
Adopted by the Maplewood Library Board of Trustees 2/19/20