About the Orangeville Public Library.
Welcome!
The Orangeville Public Library has been serving our community for over 90 years by providing free access to print and non-print resources to residents. Resources include adult and children’s books, DVDs, audiobooks, public computers and WiFi access, children’s programming, and other special events.
Membership at the Library is free of charge—regardless of residency!
“We seek to promote lifelong learning, a love of reading, literacy development and imagination building to enrich the lives of the patrons we serve.”
Mission
To meet the informational, educational, recreational, and cultural interests and needs of our community by providing free and timely access to print and non-print resources appropriate to those needs. We seek to promote lifelong learning, a love of reading, literacy development, and imagination building to enrich the lives of the patrons we serve.
Vision
The Orangeville Public Library will celebrate ideas and promote creativity by nurturing a diverse community of readers and dreamers through a commitment to lifelong learning and an exceptional library experience.
Library Values
Personalized Service. We take time to get to know community members so we can provide a customized library experience by recommending books, answering questions, anticipating needs, and offering programs that inspire and delight.
Community Ownership. Our library is a shared community effort by the people for the people, with financial and volunteer support from individuals, organizations, municipalities, and businesses. We share this important resource with each other.
Literacy & Lifelong Learning. We are a resource that educates, engages, and enlivens people of all stages of life.
Free Exchange of Ideas. We welcome each person equally and help them find the information they need while honoring their privacy and individuality. As a public library, our mandate and mission is to serve the whole community, with no censorship or barriers related to perspectives or points of view. We encourage community conversations in which different opinions are aired in an atmosphere of civility and respect.
Respect for Diversity. We are committed to fostering an environment that is safe, positive, and respectful for all library users, employees, and community members. We pledge to serve our community without bias in regard to individual characteristics of any kind, including but not limited to heritage, nationality, race, ethnicity, immigrant status, religion, beliefs, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, education, veteran status, income, and physical or mental capabilities.
Collaboration. Whenever possible, we offer our support and partnership to organizations which serve Columbia County, including service agencies, schools, pre-schools, and other libraries. Our resources and services are available to help community organizations with a shared mission.
Good Stewardship. We use community funds wisely, adhering to high standards and best practices. We take good care of our resources and strive for sustainable funding for our future.
Values adopted by the Columbia County Libraries Partnership.