The Library’s Mission:

The Easthampton Public Library’s mission is to provide a welcoming environment where all users can safely access programming, services, and resources that support and enrich the lifelong learning of the diverse community of the greater Easthampton area.

The Library’s Vision:

  • Easthampton Public Library aims to provide patrons of every race, age, gender, class, religion, sexual orientation and physical ability with the educational resources and technology they need to participate in and advance a democratic society in a safe, welcoming space.
  • We strive to treat each patron as an individual with unique needs and hopes, and to deliver relevant, innovative, and inclusive programs, resources, and services. We engage readers and learners of all ages and remove barriers to information.
  • We aim to foster a lively cultural and lifelong learning center where one can relax, work, study, or have fun, and where one can always ask questions.
  • We endeavor to provide items for education and entertainment that are relevant to community needs along with timely, accurate information assistance that empowers, informs, and inspires the public.
  • We aspire to employ a well-trained, cooperative staff that reflects the diversity of Easthampton.
  • We work to defend intellectual freedom and the confidentiality of each individual’s use of the library.
  • We work to provide technology that expands and enhances services.
  • We aim to strengthen our programs and services through collaboration with other libraries, schools, local organizations, and agencies.

The Library’s Strategic Plan, FY2023-FY2026

During the fall of the year 2022, library staff, members of the Public Library Association Board of Directors and residents of Easthampton worked together to gather feedback from a broad spectrum of the residents of the City regarding their opinions of library service as it was currently provided as well as their ideas for changes they wanted to see in library service to the City.  The result of this work is a four-year strategic plan which will succeed and build on the achievements of our current plan.  You can review our plan at the link below.

Easthampton Public Library  Strategic Plan FY23-FY26