Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Mission
Joseph T. Simpson Public Library is a community center for learning and leisure.

Adopted: May 14, 2013 by the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library Board of Trustees

Vision
Simpson Public Library is a dynamic community asset that inspires lifelong learning, advances literacy, and connects people with resources for knowledge, discovery, and enrichment.

Adopted April 10, 2018 by the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library Board of Trustees

Core Values

1. Lifelong Learning
2. Community
3. Service
4. Access

1. Lifelong Learning

Providing comprehensive services, programs, and collections that encourage educational and intellectual development throughout people’s lives and providing opportunities for discovery in settings that are stimulating and engaging in support of literacy and lifelong learning.

2. Community

Providing a welcoming environment for people and groups to gather and interact with others and experience learning opportunities.

3. Service

Providing and delivering excellent service to all by staff who are friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and approachable.

4. Access

Providing access to a wide range of viewpoints, opinions, and ideas, so that all individuals have the opportunity to become lifelong learners who are informed, literate, educated, and culturally enriched.

Adopted October 16, 2018 by the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library Board of Trustees