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Our Vision, Mission and Values

Our Vision

Toronto Public Library inspires the spirit of exploration, the joy of reading, and the pursuit of knowledge for people of all ages and backgrounds, beginning with the very young.

As cornerstones of their neighbourhoods, our libraries connect people to each other, to their community, and to their hopes and dreams.

Our rich resources provide the opportunity for everyone to treasure the past and to create a future that is full of possibility.

The Library promotes and enriches the democratic, cultural, educational and economic life of our diverse and evolving City.

Our Mission

Toronto Public Library provides free and equitable access to public library services which meet the changing needs of the people of Toronto.

Toronto Public Library, Eatonville Branch Toronto Public Library preserves and promotes universal access to a broad range of human knowledge, experience, information and ideas in a welcoming and supportive environment. New technologies extend access to global information beyond library walls.

The Toronto Public Library upholds the principle of Intellectual Freedom.

Effective partnerships enhance library service throughout the city. Toronto Public Library is accountable for the effective management of library resources and for the quality of library service offered to the people of Toronto.

Our Values

Accountability
Responsible for our actions

Creativity
Encouraging innovation in how we undertake our work

Equity
Accessibility, diversity and fairness in the treatment of all individuals

Integrity
Open and honest in all our dealings

Participatory
Inclusive and involving in decision-making

Respect
Valuing individual needs, experiences and differences

Vision
Looking beyond where we are today

Service Orientation
Providing quality customer-driven services

Intellectual Freedom
Encouraging the free exchange of information and ideas in a democratic society



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