Does the library have a mission statement?
A. Yes, it has a vision, mission and value statement: Mission Statement: Mahopac Public Library will enrich the lives of all residents of its community by providing ease of access to cultural, informational, and recreational resources. Vision Statement: Mahopac Public Library, as the Heart of the Community, will set the standard of excellence for library service in Putnam County that combines 21st century technology with a neighborhood touch. Values Statement: Mahopac Public Library values • its patrons and is responsive to the community’s present and future needs. • excellence in service, providing a well trained staff that serves its patrons in a helpful and friendly way and in a manner that respects their privacy and rights. • intellectual freedom and encourages the free exchange of information of all kinds. • access to a variety of resources in a variety of formats. • lifelong learning, offering a broad range of programs and services for people of all ages. • collaboration, working
