Mission & Vision
Mission
The mission of the North Shore Library is to provide its patrons with access to materials and services which can improve their minds, broaden their lives and fulfill their cultural, civic, intellectual, educational, professional and recreational needs. The foundation of this mission is the library's enduring commitment to intellectual freedom for all.
Adopted by the North Shore Library Board of Trustees
February 19, 2009
Vision
The North Shore Library will:
Offer the citizens of our service area a safe, welcoming, attractive, public space that is conducive to learning, research, enlightenment, creativity and enjoyment.
Support the educational goals of both students and non-students by providing access to resources that correspond to their diverse needs for life-long learning.
Encourage children, including pre-schoolers, to develop a love of reading, learning, and libraries by providing materials and programs for children and parents together.