Publicly supported libraries exist within the context of a body of law derived from the U.S. Constitution, defined by federal, state, local, and tribal law, and implemented by regulations, policies, and procedures established by their governing bodies and administrations. These regulations, policies, and procedures establish the mission of the library; define its functions, services, and operations; and help ascertain the rights and responsibilities of the individuals served by the library.
(source: ALA) Policies for the East Kingston Public Library are written, edited and presented by the Board of Trustees and/or the Library Director. Once the draft is complete, the new (or edited) policy is presented to the entire board at the monthly meeting. The policy is voted on and, if majority approved, becomes a solidified policy for the library. You can view all of our policies on this webpage. |
East Kingston Public Library
Mission Statement
The East Kingston Public Library is a nonprofit municipal entity of the Town of East Kingston, New Hampshire. The Library strives to inform, enrich and empower each person in the community by:
- promoting access to a vast array of ideas and information,
- serving as a community resource for lifelong learning, self-improvement, and self-expression,
- defending an individual's right to access information in the interest of intellectual freedom,
- becoming a place where the community can meet its educational, informational and recreational needs.
