Mission
Together, we empower Chester and beyond by ensuring equitable access to information, ideas, and opportunities, and by cultivating welcoming environments that nurture lifelong learning, foster meaningful connections, and strengthen our communities.
Vision
A thriving, empowered, and connected Chester community.
We Value
Inclusive Community Engagement
We create welcoming and inclusive environments, value diverse perspectives, and respond to the evolving needs and priorities of the community.
Empowerment through Learning
We support lifelong learning and literacy by expanding equitable access to information, resources, experiences, and opportunities for people of all ages.
Innovative and Adaptive Service
We remain curious, responsive, and open to new ideas, adapting our services as community needs, technology, and opportunities evolve.
Collaborative Partnerships
We build meaningful partnerships with organizations and community members to expand access, strengthen services, and create greater collective impact.
Commitment to Trust and Access
We uphold intellectual freedom and privacy, work to remove barriers to access, and provide respectful, equitable, and accessible service that strengthens community trust.
Equity Statement
The J. Lewis Crozer Library is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace, our services, and our relationships with the community. We recognize that meaningful progress requires ongoing reflection, learning, and action, and we are committed to working alongside our community to identify barriers, strengthen access, and create more equitable opportunities.
Our commitment includes:
- Identifying and addressing inequities within our programs, services, policies, and practices.
- Cultivating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment within the Library and in our interactions with the community.
- Creating space for meaningful conversation and constructive dialogue about issues affecting Chester.
- Building and strengthening partnerships that expand access, respond to community priorities, and support collective impact.
Through our mission, vision, and values, we work to ensure that the Library remains a trusted place for learning, connection, opportunity, and community. Together, we are working toward a thriving, empowered, and connected Chester.