Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission Statement: Crete Public Library provides enrichment, enjoyment and education for all. We celebrate intellectual freedom and foster creativity and life-long learning.

Vision Statement: Crete Public Library: Traditional service blended with emerging technologies.

To this end, Crete Public Library values:

• A comfortable and inviting environment that is conducive to learning and that also provides a wide variety of resources and services for community members.
• On-going staff development and a competent, friendly and helpful staff that offers assistance in the use of a variety of available resources and technologies.
• A continually updated collection of resources in a variety of available formats that is based upon community interests and needs.
• Outreach services based upon community interests and needs, thereby allowing for and supporting the expansion of resources beyond traditional library walls.
• An atmosphere that values all community members and serves all people with respect and courtesy.