Grand Rapids Public Library

Our Mission Inspiring opportunity, connection, and innovation. Our Vision The Grand Rapids Public Library is key to a dynamic, creative, livable city where people come together to learn and be heard. Our Values -Inclusion: We model respect and embrace difference. We are a welcoming place for all. -Collaboration: We seek partnerships and build strong teams. We co-create with our community. -Access: We are flexible, transparent, and trusted. We provide equal access to information, programs, and services. -Excellence: We put people first. We provide exceptional experiences and hold ourselves to the highest standards. We are empathetic and responsive. -Learning: We embrace life-long learning. We support literacy, curiosity, and cultural enrichment. We uphold everyones right to privacy, to seek information, and to voice diverse points of view. -Sustainability: We make strategic decisions with intentionality for a strong present and future library. -Innovation: We take risks, we fail fo...