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
