Kensington Public Library Mission Statement
The mission of the Kensington Public Library is to serve as a community resource that provides all residents of Kensington with free access to a broad array of quality materials and programs that meet their personal, educational, and recreational needs. We accomplish our mission by striving to:
- Maintain and make available a relevant collection of materials in a variety of formats;
- Offer programs and services that encourage the development of reading and learning in children;
- Provide a community space where residents can meet, interact, enjoy programs of public interest, and study;
- Maintain a friendly and knowledgeable staff trained to offer professional service;
- Assess and respond to the changing educational, informational, recreational, and professional needs of the community;
- Collaborate and cooperate with other town departments and community organizations;
- Operate in accordance with the New Hampshire library laws and current standards set by the American Library Association.
Approved by the Kensington Public Library trustees April 19, 2010