OPL at a glance

VISION

To build community and transform lives.

 

MISSION

To inspire learning, spark curiosity, and connect people.

 

DIRECTIONS

SERVICES that are customer centric

  • Act as a catalyst for exploration and discovery

  • Provide physical and digital collections that are responsive to customer demands and community needs

  • Enhance the customer experience by leveraging best practices and technology

SPACES for community, collections, and creation

  • Develop an inclusive, dynamic Central Library, enabling creation and learning

  • Sustain collaborative and flexible physical spaces across the Library system

  • Design virtual spaces for creation and sharing

SUCCESS through learning, literacy, and innovation

  • Strengthen and promote the Library's reach and value

  • Foster community partnerships

  • Align Library services in support of customer needs

“I have the OPL website in my browser tabs and my card number saved in my preferences. I love putting books on hold and getting the email when they’ve arrived at my branch. Super convenient. My library card gets more use than my credit card.”