Library Mission Statement & Values

The Mission of Sherwood Public Library is to inspire discovery, enrich lives and build community through equitable access to life-long learning.

As part of our strategic planning process, we have revisited and refreshed our evolving values. Our core values inform our work and guide our decisions.

• Equity, Accessibility, Inclusion, and Belonging. We are dedicated to doing the work of making the library truly for everyone.

• Free & Open Access. We are excited to provide a world of information and resources for life-long learning.

• Responsiveness & Learning. We are committed to seeking community input, learning new skills, and cultivating an atmosphere of creativity, curiosity, and ingenuity.

• Safety & Empowerment. We want everyone to feel safe, valued, and seen. We encourage participation and civic engagement. We want all of us to feel respected, welcomed, and to thrive.

We invite you to learn more about how our values guide our work, as demonstrated in our strategic planning and our social justice efforts.