NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Mission Statement

The Newark Public Library is a vibrant center for community life and learning, offering people of all ages abundant opportunities to enrich their lives.

The library encourages and supports all people in the discovery of the joy of reading, the achievement of educational goals and the pursuit of lifelong learning.

The library provides current, accurate information, diverse collections, instruction in the use of technology and resources, and assistance to researchers creating new knowledge.

The library serves as a free community cultural center, a focus point for community activities and a forum for community issues.

The library provides popular, high interest, high demand materials in a variety of formats and languages.