Library

Mission Statement

Vision

• the pursuit of knowledge and information;
• the joy of reading and importance of literacy;
• social, educational, and cultural activities experienced within inviting gathering spaces;
• active engagement and collaboration with the City, schools and organizations;

Values

• Access - We value free, full and equal access to information and a high quality collection of resources, library programs and services provided within welcoming and comfortable spaces.
• Learning - We value literacy, the joy of reading and life-long learning for users of all ages.
• Community - We value the library as a public forum and community meeting space encouraging open communication on a wide range of diverse ideas and information.
• Engagement - We value active engagement and collaboration with residents and community groups, enhancing the quality of life for Bettendorf residents.
• Service - We value high quality customer service, providing equal, respectful, accurate and friendly service to all.
• Intellectual Freedom - We value the privacy of library users to freely access library resources while keeping user transactions and personal information confidential.

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