Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

Mission

Sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning.

Core Values

-Excellence We create experiences that anticipate our community’s diverse needs and exceed expectations. -Curiosity We are hungry to learn, create and innovate. We inspire our community to do the same.

-Literacy We help people make their lives better by providing the tools to successfully navigate the world.

-Freedom We welcome everyone in the community. We support and defend our customers’ right to access information without judgment.

-Teamwork We build stronger communities through mutual trust, collaboration and shared goals.

-Accountability We serve the needs of the entire community by using resources responsibly, fairly and transparently.

The library is helping to transform the lives of its citizens through five community impact goals:

-Every child will be ready for kindergarten

-Everyone will discover their passion for learning

-Everyone will continue learning new ways to live their best life

-Topeka and Shawnee County will be an engaged community of readers

-The library will be a learning organization committed to excellence in:

Leadership, Planning, Customer Focus, Process Management, Partner Focus