Mission

Plainfield Public Library nurtures young readers, informs its citizens and helps build successful enterprises through innovative programming and educational resources.

With the goal to support lifelong learning, access to diverse range of materials, and provide new opportunities for the community.

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Vision

To be a center point of information and access for the community, where all can gather to learn and connect with others. 

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Goal #1: Facilitate opportunities for children from birth to age five and parents/caregivers that will stimulate and encourage their reading, writing and listening skills.

• Increase the number of children and parents/caregivers utilizing the library resources.

• Partner with local daycare centers to offer on-site story hour programs.

• Partner with parents/caregivers to offer programs for them.

• Continue with annual Summer Reading Program

• Maintain a computer space for preschool children.

• Update our outdated AWE Computer with a newer model. In addition, move the new AWE Computer away from the children's activity space, to create more room and provide them with a dedicated computer space.

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Goal #2​​:  Provide an up to date collection that meets the needs of the community. 

Reflecting a range of views, ideas, and interests.

• Expand upon our current circulating collection to include items that reflect the needs and interests of the community.

• Provide a form for the public to suggest particular books, DVDs, or additional items to add to the library collection.

• Collaborate with schools and daycares to gain ideas to support their curriculum or any trends that they are noticing.

• Add to our physical media collection, as the cost of streaming and internet increase the community will be turning to other ways to find entertainment.

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Goal #3: Adapt to new technology opportunities as they become available. Allowing the community to benefit and explore new technology that may not be readily affordable to them.​

• Slowly start updating our public library computers, as they are starting to slow with age

• Explore additional subscription-based services our patrons can use like Kanopy. As Libby has been successful with our community.

• Explore offering basic technology lessons or classes for members of the community. Maybe partnering with the local school to have their STEM students have the chance to teach the older generation.

• Update the library page on the city website to be more inviting and encouraging them to see our digital catalog.

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