Mission

Douglas County Libraries is a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning.

Vision

Through engagement, education, and entertainment, Douglas County Libraries transforms lives and builds community.

Core Values

Deliver Books & More

- Maintain and display a current, high-quality collection that meets our public's needs

Serve All:

- Ensure accessibility and services for all members of our diverse community

Build Literacy:

- Be champions for literacy and our role in it

Explore & Discover:

- Provide people, experiences, programs and spaces that inspire exploration and discovery

Be Friendly & Helpful:

- Maintain a high-level of friendly, supportive services and interactions that are helpful and impart knowledge

Blaze a Trail:

- Create future relevance by being innovative and visionary while respecting our past

Create Connections:

- Communicate to create engagement, collaboration, meaningful connections, community, growth and trust

Make It Work:

- Ensure functioning and well maintained equipment, technology and facilities, for organizational success