Our Mission
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Connect Communities
We engage our communities and partners by promoting and enhancing the role of the library and offering services beyond the library’s walls.
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Inspire
Thought
We provide free access to resources and services that reflect and engage Palm Beach County’s diverse communities and residents.
We inspire thought by offering a diverse range of activities designed to enrich, stimulate and engage members from early literacy through adulthood.
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Enrich
Lives
We provide a welcoming environment, both physically and virtually, to spark creativity, stimulate thoughtful conversation and encourage collaboration.
We will serve as a bridge for community members to access social services.
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Our Vision
Opening minds to a world of unlimited possibilities.
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Our Values
Service: We deliver outstanding service with kindness, integrity and respect.
Community: We build community, respond to needs and strive to reflect diversity in our staff, collections, activities and services.
Access: We provide free, confidential and equitable access to information and ideas, and are committed to protecting intellectual freedom for all.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT: The Palm Beach County Library System is committed to achieving racial and social equity by contributing to a more just society in which all community members can realize their full potential. Our library can help achieve true and sustained equity through an intentional, systemic and transformative library-community partnership. (from the Urban Libraries Council Statement on Race and Social Equity)