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Our Story, Our Mission, Our Vision, Our Values.
Since the Library’s opening in 1889, the first 700 books, and the first set of the Congressional Record, MRCPL has been a source for free access to knowledge, information, and resources in Mansfield. That will never change. We are a bridge connecting people to the knowledge and resources they might not otherwise have access to. But the technological and information era has changed the landscape. Things that used to be a barrier to access are eroding, and the amount of information and resources now available is ever-expanding and changing.
While the Library continues to be a storehouse of traditional materials, we are also expanding to offer new and innovative items that people might not think a library would provide through our services, engaging programs, and unique collection of non-traditional materials, the Library of Things. Our Library is much more than just books!
Additionally, we are no longer limited by the walls of our nine locations. Our “Library on the Go” Bookmobile brings the Library’s collection to several regular stops across Richland County and many pop-up events throughout the year. The Mansfield/Richland Library app provides additional library access anytime, anywhere, including access to our 24/7 digital resources.
In this global and digital age, we understand the importance of being deeply rooted in our community. Our Library is not just a place for books but a vibrant center for people of all ages to come together, have fun, learn, grow, craft, seek knowledge and understanding, connect, and engage!
Amplify our role as a community gathering space
Facilitate proactive conversations about community concerns and interests.
Rejuvenate facilities to reflect an expanded role as a gathering space.
Promote the library as a convener and gathering space.
Maximize our reach beyond our physical buildings
Increase awareness of our community presence.
Share our stories through various communications options.
Deepen our infrastructure to encourage and accommodate staff outreach.
Deliver relevant service alternatives.
Positively impact lives through responsive programming
Create dynamic programming focused on community needs.
Expand and develop relevant programming partnerships.
Here at the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library, our mission is to be a hub connecting our community to information, resources, and each other. We want to be a leader in offering endless possibilities to everyone across Richland County by providing traditional materials, digital resources, and unusual, new, and innovative items to check out.
Beyond just offering materials and resources, our aim is to truly be a community center open to all offering engaging and relevant programming, events, and experiences for people of all ages supporting a vibrant quality of life.
43 West Third Street
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 521-3100
