Our Mission

A mission statement is a formal summary of the aims and values of a company, organization, or individual. Our mission statement is:

“Foster lifelong learning and connect the community through our materials, space, events, and expertise.”

A vision statement is a statement describing the clear and inspirational long-term desired change resulting from the library’s work. Our vision statement is:

“Empower, inspire, connect.”

Core values define the culture and character of the library, and guide how staff behave and make decisions. The Lincolnwood Public Library District values:

• Friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable customer service
• Initiatives that look to the future and improve the library for the community
• Staff interactions that are respectful, open-minded, and team-oriented
• A welcoming environment for all members of the community
• Support of intellectual freedom
• Protection of privacy of its patrons

If you support the Library's mission, you can donate to the Friends of the Library or donate directly to the Library.