Mission statement

The mission of the Dover Free Public Library is to educate, inform, enlighten, enrich, and entertain. We are committed to:

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• Providing all patrons with free and equal access to information in a variety of formats;

• Fostering lifelong learning, personal enrichment, and a literate society;

• Stimulating and encouraging interest in reading and learning among youth;

• Communicating and cooperating with area schools to aid students in developing research skills;

• Supporting and defending the principles of intellectual freedom, the Library Bill of Rights, and the Freedom to Read Statement.

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The Library's overall vision is to remain a living and active contributor to contemporary Dover. The Library mirrors the past and present interests and needs of the community it serves.