A library of wisdom, then, is more precious than all wealth, and all things that are desirable cannot be compared to it. - Richard de Bury THE PALISADES LIBRARY ENJOYS A UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE HAMLET OF PALISADES AS A VIBRANT CULTURAL LANDMARK. THE LIBRARY'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN THIS RELATIONSHIP THROUGH ITS WORK AS A PUBLIC RESOURCE FOR EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND ENLIGHTENMENT.