Our Mission

Mission Statement

The mission of the Seekonk Public Library is to enrich lives by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information.

Our Goals

The Library seeks to enrich lives, broaden horizons, and strengthen community.

Our Guiding Principles

When designing and providing library services, the Seekonk Public Library strives to:

  • Respond proactively to the diverse needs and interests in our community;
  • Celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches our community,
  •  Respond promptly and consistently when serving the public,
  • Innovate by employing new technologies and the latest library practices,
  •  Maintain a welcoming environment where all users may enjoy library services,
  • Offer services to all users without bias; prejudice or favoritism,
  • Mitigate barriers to obtaining and using library materials and services,
  • Encourage civic engagement designed to improve the quality of life in Seekonk;
  • Be accountable to residents by operating with transparency and openness;
  •  Promote partnerships with and among community groups;
  • Provide a staff capable of providing the highest quality library service;
  • Use effectively all of our public and private financial resources