Mission:

The Mission of the Mendocino County Library is to provide materials to the general public for education and recreation; inspire lifelong learners to further their knowledge; enrich the lives of the patrons by offering materials that are not commonly available to the individual; assess the needs of the community to provide current and adequate resources for their specific community needs; prepare a budget and long-range plan for future services and adhere to its guidelines; encourage an atmosphere that promotes the exchange of ideas while valuing diversity and to promote the teaching of reading and information literacy to patrons of all ages.