Mission, Vision and Values Statements
Our Mission
The Otonabee-South Monaghan Public Library is a welcoming place and vibrant community hub, dedicated to connecting people through stories, services, and lifelong learning.
The Otonabee-South Monaghan Public Library is a welcoming place and vibrant community hub, dedicated to connecting people through stories, services, and lifelong learning.
Our Vision
The library will be the heartbeat of your community - where everyone feels welcome and respected. We promote learning, innovation, and community spirit, both in-person and online.
The library will be the heartbeat of your community - where everyone feels welcome and respected. We promote learning, innovation, and community spirit, both in-person and online.
Our Core Values
Commitment to Service Excellence
protection of privacy
Exploration and Curiosity
Commitment to Service Excellence
- We strive to deliver outstanding service in every interaction
- We foster a culture of mutual respect, valuing:
protection of privacy
Exploration and Curiosity
- We encourage exploration, discovery, and a passion for learning
- We embrace new ideas and creative approaches to better serve our communities through:
What We Do
The Otonabee-South Monaghan Public Library provides services for over 6,670 residents of Otonabee-South Monaghan Township. Branches are located in Keene, Stewart Hall, and Bailieboro.
The library offers material in many formats that meet the needs of recreational interests and leisure reading. This service responds to the community's need for pleasurable leisure activities for individuals and families.
The library provides an important community place that encourages people to meet and interact.
The library provides services that address the desire for self-directed personal growth and development. We also strive to support families by fostering a lifelong love of books and a desire to learn in children that will help them live productive and satisfying lives.
The library reaches out to its neighbours and partners to support its mission and vision. The library aspires to be a valued community partner that contributes by informing and inspiring it's citizens.
Through the Learning Centre (Keene Branch) and the two other branches, the library provides ten computer terminals with various hardware peripherals and software packages for patrons to take courses, do one-on-one tutoring, use the internet, carry out personal activities, and act as a download station for e-books.
Programming
March Break Camp
Summer Camps
Take-Home Craft Kits
Adventure Kits
Tween Book Club
Book Clubs
Workshops
Older Adult Programming
We provide workshops to help encourage and educate older about computers, social media, tablets, health and wellness, crafting, and social time.
Outreach
North Shore Public School
Homeschools
The Otonabee-South Monaghan Public Library provides services for over 6,670 residents of Otonabee-South Monaghan Township. Branches are located in Keene, Stewart Hall, and Bailieboro.
The library offers material in many formats that meet the needs of recreational interests and leisure reading. This service responds to the community's need for pleasurable leisure activities for individuals and families.
The library provides an important community place that encourages people to meet and interact.
The library provides services that address the desire for self-directed personal growth and development. We also strive to support families by fostering a lifelong love of books and a desire to learn in children that will help them live productive and satisfying lives.
The library reaches out to its neighbours and partners to support its mission and vision. The library aspires to be a valued community partner that contributes by informing and inspiring it's citizens.
Through the Learning Centre (Keene Branch) and the two other branches, the library provides ten computer terminals with various hardware peripherals and software packages for patrons to take courses, do one-on-one tutoring, use the internet, carry out personal activities, and act as a download station for e-books.
Programming
March Break Camp
Summer Camps
Take-Home Craft Kits
Adventure Kits
Tween Book Club
Book Clubs
Workshops
Older Adult Programming
We provide workshops to help encourage and educate older about computers, social media, tablets, health and wellness, crafting, and social time.
Outreach
North Shore Public School
Homeschools
