Mission

Skokie Public Library supports lifelong learning and discovery with a broad spectrum of books, other media, and programs, to inform, educate, entertain, and enrich the individuals and families of our community. The Library protects the rights of Library users to receive information without restricting access or violating privacy. Staff also assist users in finding, evaluating, and using information effectively. Skokie’s many cultures utilize the Library as a center for the exchange of ideas and the building of community.

Vision

Skokie Public Library is essential to a vibrant and diverse community where individuals of all ages and families freely engage in lifelong learning and discovery, and enjoyment of popular culture and the arts. Residents have many opportunities to become well-informed, with their intellectual freedom and privacy protected, to benefit from cultural diversity, and to actively participate in the life of the community.