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 2022 – 2023
- September 29, 2023 – Staff Training Day: Closed
- November 22, 2023 – Closing Early: 9am-5pm
- November 23, 2023 – Thanksgiving Day: Closed
- November 24, 2023 – Black Friday: Closed
- December 23, 2023 – Christmas Eve Observed*: Closed
- December 24, 2023 – Christmas Eve Day*: Closed
- December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day*: Closed
- December 26, 2023 – Christmas Day Observed*: Closed
*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