Our Vision
The Gates Public Library will be a dynamic gathering place of discovery at the heart of the community.
Our Mission
The Gates Public Library will continue to be a friendly, creative learning center where the staff engage with the public to develop a variety of collections, resources, and programs that will encourage education, literacy, personal enjoyment and professional growth.
Our Values
The cornerstone of Gates Public Library is to provide:
- An environment free of barriers; build an equitable, inclusive library community in books, programming and library services.
- Programming for all; deliver a wide range of expressions and intellectual activities.
- Service; cultivate an inclusive staff with supportive ethics, knowledge and empathy for our patrons.
Holiday Closings 2026
(Complete PDF list of 2026 closings, including past dates)
- September 25, 2026 – Staff Training Day: Closed
- November 25, 2026 – Early Closing: 9am-5pm
- November 26, 2026 – Thanksgiving Day: Closed
- November 27, 2026 – Day after Thanksgiving Day: Closed
- December 24, 2026 – Christmas Eve Day: Closed
- December 25, 2026 – Christmas Day: Closed
- December 31, 2026 – Early Closing: 9am-1pm
*If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday