Poughkeepsie Public Library District

The Poughkeepsie Public Library District provides a wide variety of materials and services to patrons of all ages. To fulfill this mission, the Library District has two roles: that of provider and that of partner. The provider roles of the Library District are to provide: • circulating collections of current high-demand, high-interest materials in a variety of formats • collections representing a broad spectrum of knowledge on a variety of subjects and in a variety of formats • reference services providing timely and accurate information in a variety of formats with access from diverse locations • programs and services for all ages that encourage reading, learning, and cultural enrichment The partner roles of the Library District are: • to coordinate with the Mid-Hudson Library System, New York State, and Dutchess County the provision of central reference library and County Reference Center services to MHLS member libraries and the general public • to coordinate the development of collections, programs, and services in local history and genealogy with other pertinent organizations • to cooperate with other agencies and governments in providing relevant community information • to facilitate the provision of formal and independent education support, including information literacy training, through outreach and other means The mission statement is reviewed periodically by the Board of Trustees of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District.