Mission:
To provide facilities, materials, services and programs that foster lifelong learning and a welcoming environment for community interaction, enhanced by staff dedicated to this vision and possessed of compassion, a cooperative spirit and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Core Values:
- We creatively communicate and attentively listen to ensure that our services are known and relevant to the needs of the community.
- We are innovative, dynamic risk-takers who embrace new technologies and ideas.
- We select, initiate and promote materials, programs and services that enlighten, entertain, and inform.
- We are a welcoming, friendly place for all members of the community.
- We continuously improve our efficiency and infrastructure by managing our funds and resources wisely and attracting public and private funding.