CLAPP MEMORIAL LIBRARY
MISSION STATEMENT

 October 20, 2000
 
The Clapp Memorial Library is a popular and dynamic community resource which strives

to satisfy the need for high quality, comprehensive public library services in areas that

are among the most important to the Belchertown community.
 


*   The Clapp Memorial Library will provide materials and offer services which promote the

development of individual learning strengths in our youngest patrons and prepare their parents

and teachers to nourish  and sustain this development.
 
*   The Clapp Memorial Library will provide an ample collection of topical materials together

with a range of reference services selected and designed to meet the general information

needs of our patrons.
 
*   The Clapp Memorial Library will offer a variety of current, popular materials together

with corresponding services specifically selected and designed to satisfy the need for relaxation,
recreation and reflection among our patrons.
 

 

To satisfy these patron needs the Clapp Memorial Library offers a wide range of resources in

a variety of formats, and provides a number of public library services. These resources and

services are selected and delivered by a cordial, competent staff that fully supports the

fundamental mission of the Clapp Memorial Library--to completely satisfy your public
library needs in a manner that might entice you to visit your Library more often.
 

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