The Mansfield Public Library
The Mansfield Public Library was established in 1884. It is supported by tax dollars from the Town of Mansfield, donations from the Friends of the Library and some state aid. It is governed by a five member board of Trustees appointed by the Board of Selectmen and a member of SAILS, Inc., a cooperative system of public and school libraries in 60 communities.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Mansfield Public library is to serve the informational, educational, recreational and cultural needs of the citizens of Mansfield by:
- maintaining and expanding its collection of popular materials
- encouraging and facilitating lifelong learning and reading including serving as a preschooler’s door to learning
- supporting formal education with complementary programs addressing diverse interests and needs for all age groups including the adult independent learner
- serving as a community activity center
- maintaining reference services and a comprehensive collection of current and historical materials pertaining to local government
- promoting the free flow of all information, without censorship or bias, through adherence to the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights.
Board of Library Trustees
- Jean Mallon, Chairperson
- Charles Cullinan, Treasurer
- Leonard Epstein
- Katherine Pope, Secretary
The Trustees meet once per month from September through June on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Library. Trustees meetings are posted at the Mansfield Town Hall and open to the public as per the Open Meeting Law. Bill of Rights; and, cooperating with other libraries and resource centers.
Professional Library Staff
- Catherine Coyne, Library Director
- Whitney K. Brown, Assistant Director/Head of Reference
- Stacie Hooper, Head of Youth Services
- Kristen Lyle, Reference Librarian
Library Policies
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