{"id":911,"date":"2013-10-29T12:28:55","date_gmt":"2013-10-29T16:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/library.springfieldcityhall.com\/library\/?page_id=911"},"modified":"2026-08-25T09:17:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:17:50","slug":"mission-plan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/about\/mission-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission &#038; Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connecting Springfield\u2019s diverse neighborhoods with access to resources, services, and spaces that help every resident learn, create, and belong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A city that celebrates its cultures and is strengthened by access to lifelong learning, connection, and curiosity. A library that listens and responds to local needs and helps every resident grow and thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Values<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Welcoming:<\/strong> Creating a friendly, engaging environment where everyone belongs and is valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community-Oriented:<\/strong> Listening to our community and responding to local needs and identities with high-quality resources, services, and spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Collaborative:<\/strong> Building strong relationships through teamwork, partnerships, and meaningful connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inclusive:<\/strong> Removing barriers and broadening access to ensure equitable, accessible experiences, and full participation for the diverse people and cultures of our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inspiring Discovery:<\/strong> Igniting curiosity and fostering a lifelong love of learning and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Plan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2026\/08\/SCL-High-Level-Strategic-Plan-approved-by-SBLC-February-2026-for-2026-to-2030.pdf\">Vision, Mission, Values, and Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2030<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Action Plan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2023\/08\/Springfield-City-Library-Action-Plan-FY24-FY25.docx\">The Action Plan Selected Activities for FY 2024-2025<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Springfield City Library actively connects with its diverse community and provides effective resources and a safe space for all. Our Library is a hub for free access to information and technology, social and civic engagement, and support of personal enrichment, well-being, and lifelong learning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":8920,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-911","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/911","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=911"}],"version-history":[{"count":54,"href":"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/911\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38667,"href":"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/911\/revisions\/38667"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8920"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=911"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}