Mission Statement:

To make readily available to Franklin Lakes residents library materials and information services proportionate to levels of demand and use and to provide access to resources outside of the library’s collection.

To further the mission, the library puts forth the following values:

- The library is an open, accessible facility, which serves people of all ages, interests, and abilities with fairness and equality.

- The library is a community resource of enormous value, worthy of saving and protecting for the future.

- The library affirms an ongoing commitment to excellence which is demonstrated by its collection, programs and services.

- The library accepts and embraces change whenever appropriate to achieve excellence.

- The library will enhance personal development or continuing education interest of its users by providing a suitable environment for such pursuits.

- The library champions literacy as a critical element in our society and encourages community residents to become lifelong readers.

- The library’s strength is largely reflected in the employment, development and retention of an enthusiastic, qualified staff.

- The library strives to accomplish its goals in a cost-effective manner.