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 are steadfast in creating an inclusive environment, embracing diversity and addressing the community’s evolving needs.
Empowerment through Learning
We advocate for lifelong learning and literacy, ensuring all ages have equitable access to resources and opportunities for growth.
Innovative and Adaptive Service
We are at the forefront of innovation, adapting our services to meet the future needs of the community effectively.
Collaborative Partnerships
We place high value on collaboration, working with local organizations and community partners to deliver comprehensive services with a more substantial collective impact.
Commitment to Trust and Access
We uphold intellectual freedom and privacy, dedicated to providing equitable access and removing barriers to foster a safe and accessible environment that builds community trust.
Equity Statement
The J. Lewis Crozer Library is steadfast in its commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion. Recognizing the necessity for transformation at personal, collective, and institutional levels, we are dedicated to engaging in thoughtful and structured collaborations with our community to achieve enduring equity. Our commitment is reflected in the following actions:
- Proactively dismantling inequities within our library’s programs, services, policies, and practices.
- Cultivating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment, both within our organization and in our interactions with the community.
- Serving as a catalyst for meaningful conversations, a facilitator of constructive dialogue, and a builder of partnerships to address community issues and openly confront critical challenges facing Chester.