Services of the Library

The library provides materials and resources for information, entertainment, intellectual development, and enrichment of the people of the community. The library should endeavor to:

• Select, organize, and make available necessary books and materials
• Provide guidance and assistance to patrons
• Sponsor and implement programs, exhibits, displays, book lists, etc., which would appeal to children and adults
• Cooperate with other community agencies and organizations
• Secure information beyond its own resources when requested (using interlibrary loan and other resource sharing methods provided through the system and state)
• Develop and provide services to patrons with special needs
• Maintain a balance in its services to various age groups
• Cooperate with, but not perform the functions of, school or other institutional libraries
• Provide service during hours, which best meet, the needs of the community, including evening and weekend hours
• Regularly review library services being offered
• Use media and other public relations mechanisms to promote the full range of available library services