Welcome to the Palatine Public Library District
Visit us in person or online to experience the many resources and services available. The Library District serves over 90,000 patrons residing primarily in Palatine and north Hoffman Estates.
Director's Welcome
The Board and Staff of the Palatine Public Library District welcome you. We hope that every visit you make to the library, whether online or in person, inspires you to return again and again.
Contact us, Director Susan Strunk or the Library Board, about whatever is on your mind regarding library services.
Sincerely,
Susan Strunk, Director
Palatine Public Library District
Just had to share…
Comments from District Resident John Haniotes
"... had the most positive experience last week. Needed to upgrade my Outlook skills with a recent upgrade... thought I’d check my Library, Palatine Library’s website. Found a link with a description of what I was looking for. Called... and connected with Phil Skeltis in your ISD Reference Dept. He took the time to 'walk me through' access to an OnLine Tutorial and answered all my questions. This program answered my needs, without $100’s of dollars in tuition costs!
I’m very fortunate to live in such an excellent Library District that offers so many avenues of education/training to it’s residents."
Mission Statement
The mission of the Palatine Public Library District is to encourage lifelong learning and enrichment through the exploration of books and other media and to provide services and materials which will promote a well-informed and literate community.
To accomplish this mission the Library emphasizes its primary roles as:
- An information service providing access to timely, accurate, and useful information to people of all ages in their pursuit of educational, job-related, and personal interests;
- A popular materials service providing access to current and popular materials for people of all ages; and
- A lifelong learning resource providing access to materials relevant to the interests of independent learners of all ages.
The Library District will strive to accomplish its mission by providing the best possible collections, facilities, technology, and human resources within the limits of fiscal responsibility.
Adopted: December 11, 1996
Readopted: October 24, 2000; October 30, 2004; October 24, 2007