Policies

Mission and Objectives

Mission Statement

The Kearney Public Library exists to provide equal access to information and to promote the enjoyment of reading, culture, and the pursuit of lifelong learning.

General Objectives

To serve the community as a center of reliable information through print and non-print collections, technology, and programming.
To support educational, civic, and cultural activities of groups and organizations.
To provide opportunity and encouragement for children, young people, and adults to educate themselves.
To identify community needs, to provide programs of service and technology to meet those needs, and to cooperate with other organizations, agencies, and institutions which can provide programs or services to meet community needs.
To provide opportunity for recreation through use of literature, technology, music, films, and other art forms.

Policy Review

The policies of the Kearney Public Library will be reviewed a minimum of every two years, but may be reviewed and updated more frequently as needs and services change. Policy (PDF)

Use the links below to access the various sections of the library's policy: