Our Mission & Values

Our Mission:

The Cranston Public Library brings people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and strengthen the community.

Our Values:

• Access
  We provide free and equitable access for all. We actively seek to remove barriers so everyone in the community can use the library.
• Community
  We engage with our community and partner with others to foster cooperation and provide services and collections that meet evolving community needs.
• Intellectual Freedom
  We champion the exploration of information and ideas. We protect the privacy and confidentiality of all library users.
• Learning
  We celebrate the power of literacy and lifelong learning. The library is a place where people of all ages can pursue their interests and improve their understanding.
• People
  We provide exceptional and responsive customer service. We invest in our staff and cultivate an environment of growth, support, and teamwork to best serve our community.

Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility:

The Cranston Public Library deeply values equity of access to information and resources and the pursuit of intellectual freedom for all patrons. In support of these principles, we welcome all members of the community and seek to provide a safe and inclusive space for all visitors, regardless of race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, disability, age, national or ethnic origin, or socio-economic status.

Approved by the Board of Trustees on September 20, 2021
Revised by the Board of Trustees on September 13, 2023
Revised by the Board of Trustees on September 11, 2024