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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide collections, services, and programs that inform, entertain, and enrich the quality of life in our community.

Our Vision

We are the welcoming open arms of our community where anyone can come to learn, grow, and connect.

Our Values

We are guided by these shared values in everything we do. We are:
Together - positive, forward thinking and a little weird
Committed - in pursuit of the extraordinary
Your Answer - passionate, resourceful, and approachable
All Inclusive - awesomeness for everyone

Objectives

  • To serve the library district as a center of reliable information.
  • To identify needs in the library district and provide programs of service and action.
  • To encourage, empower, and provide opportunitites for people of all ages to embrace lifelong learning.
  • To collaborate in educational, civic, and cultural activities with groups and organizations.

Roles of Louisburg Library District No. 1, Miami County:

The Board of Directors, Library Director, and staff recognize the major role of Louisburg Library shall be to offer:

  • A reference and information center for the service area.
  • A children's door to reading for pleasure and education.
  • A source of popular and recreational materials for people of all ages.
  • A complement to the resources needed for the local student population.
  • A service center for seasoned adults.


Library System

Louisburg Library is a member of the Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS).

NEKLS is dedicated to providing universal access to exceptional library Service through its 117 member libraries (11 academic; 48 public; 50 school districts; 8 special) in the 14 counties of Northeast Kansas through the cooperation and peer support of NEKLS member libraries, and the assistance of the NEKLS staff of library consultants. NEKLS is governed by a System Board composed of one representative from each member library, the members of the Executive Board and eleven members appointed by the taxing counties of the System.

For more information, check out NEKLS today!

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