Kent Memorial Library Mission and Philosophy Statement
Mission
The Kent Memorial Library is dedicated to serving the community by providing learning resources and information services that support and improve individual, family, and community life.
Philosophy
The Kent Memorial Library is dedicated to providing access to information for its users. The Library upholds the principles of intellectual freedom and the public’s right to know by providing people of all ages with access and guidance to information and collections that reflect all points of view.
We will:
- treat each person in a courteous and attentive manner;
- give all individuals the same consideration and level of service;
- act in accordance with the intent of library policies and procedures.
Kent Memorial Library Policies
Accessibility Policy (Updated 10/2022)
Circulation Policy (Updated 10/2022)
Collection Development and Maintenance Policy (Adopted 11/2025)
Computer Use Policy (Updated 10/2022)
Gallery and Meeting Room Policy (Updated 10/2022)
Gift Acceptance Policy (Updated 10/2022)
Historical Room Policy (Updated 10/2022)
Library Display Policy (Adopted 11/2025)
Library Program Policy (Adopted 11/2025)
Material Review and Reconsideration Policy (Adopted 11/2025)
Patron Anonymity Policy (Updated 10/2022)
Patron Behavior Policy (Updated 10/2022)
Personnel Policy (Updated 10/2022)
Records Retention and Destruction Policy (Updated 10/2022)