The New Haven Free Public Library fosters lifelong learning, inspires curiosity, and builds community through shared access to resources, experiences, and opportunities for all. The New Haven Free Public Library Foundation raises funds to support the mission of the New Haven Free Public Library and builds awareness of the library's community impact.  OUR VISIONNow and tomorrow, the New Haven Free Public Library will transform lives and contribute to creating a strong, resilient, and informed community where everyone can thrive.OUR MISSIONThe New Haven Free Public Library fosters lifelong learning, inspires curiosity, and builds community through shared access to resources, experiences, and opportunities for all.OUR VALUESAdvance Literacy: Ensure that our community has access to materials, services and training to accelerate literacy in reading, writing and speaking and promote the joy of reading across generationsFoster Learning and Achievement: Bridge learning gaps for students to increase educational achievement and attainment. Teach skills for all customers that are crucial in the 21st-century, help to close the digital divide and navigate the complexities of life.Provide Access to Knowledge: Provide access to collections and resources that will allow our customers to gain knowledge whenever they need itEmpower Economic Success: Provide services, training, resources and networks that foster economic success for individuals pursuing jobs, career development or exploring entrepreneurship.Inspire Exploration: Build collections and create experiences that stimulate our customers and promote learning for fun, social connection and cultural enrichment. Present new, leading-edge ideas, resources and technology that inspire our customers to explore new paths.Promote Connection and Collaboration: Be a catalyst to connect people to people and provide programs, a space and resources to foster creative collaboration across a wide variety of issues and purposes.Deliver World-Class Service: Deliver a responsive and effective service model through library staff who are welcoming, open, knowledgeable and caring, resulting in customer trust.