Port Washington, WI
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Mission Statement
Sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning.
Core Values:
- Excellence We create experiences that anticipate our community’s diverse needs and exceed expectations.
- Curiosity We are hungry to learn, create and innovate. We inspire our community to do the same.
- Literacy We help people make their lives better by providing the tools to successfully navigate the world.
- Freedom We welcome everyone in the community. We support and defend our customers’ right to access information without judgment.
- Teamwork We build stronger communities through mutual trust, collaboration and shared goals.
- Accountability We serve the needs of the entire community by using resources responsibly, fairly and transparently.
Programs/Service Lines
- Our total service population is 17,000 and includes the Town of Port Washington, Fredonia and Belgium.
- As a member of the Monarch Library System we have access to over 3 million items.
- In a typical year, we have 6,000 attendees to children and adult programs.
- We participate in the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium to provide digital content, including eBooks, to our patrons.
- Our Children’s Services Department runs a robust schedule of well-attended programs for children of all ages from babies to teens.
- Story times, craft activities, open houses, book-themed events, parties, and clubs are just some examples of their popular offerings.
- Adult Services provides a variety of resources, book clubs, speakers, and presenters on a wide range of topics.
Strategic Plan - Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)
- Library cardholders and active users.
- Library Circulation.
- Library Programs offered and attendance.