Library Goals & Plans
A good public library holds up a mirror to its community; a truly great public library both holds up a mirror to the community and opens a window out to the larger world. Through its services, collections, and relationships with the community, a library can help a community see itself more clearly as well as everything around it.
Mission
Building Community, Creating Connections.
Reading Public Library’s mission is to connect all people with opportunities to grow and learn and to provide resources to support a welcoming and engaged community.
Core Values
Our Mission and Vision Statements are based on the following Core Values:
- Education
- Equity
- Accountability
- Access
Vision
Evolving together to strengthen communication, equity, collaboration, and learning.
Plan of Service
The Reading Public Library files a strategic plan with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners every five years.