Canterbury Public Library Policies



Canterbury Public Library Mission Statement
The Canterbury Public Library is dedicated to providing Canterbury residents
with a comfortable space from which they can freely access ideas and
information in a variety of formats to: educate our youth; create young
readers; assure an informed citizenry; encourage the free flow of ideas and
diverse viewpoints; promote lifelong learning; nurture a love of literature; and
to spark the imagination and creativity of all so that future opportunities and
problems can be met with confidence and optimism.


Canterbury Public Library Statement of Values
The Library Board of Trustees and Staff are committed to:

    Offering a welcoming and respectful environment
    Delivering responsive customer service
    Providing open and free access for all
    Protecting intellectual freedom and personal privacy
    Responding with initiative, creativity, and flexibility
    Collaborating with, connecting to, and building community
    Managing library resources in an ethical and responsible manner.
Library Drawing by Walter Moriarty
updated 11/24/2009
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