Mission Statement

The mission of the Mansfield Public library is to serve the  informational, educational, recreational and cultural needs of the citizens of  Mansfield by:

• maintaining and expanding its collection of popular materials
• encouraging and facilitating lifelong learning and reading including  serving as a preschooler's door to learning
• supporting formal education with complementary programs addressing  diverse interests and needs for all age groups including the adult  independent learner
• serving as a community activity center
• maintaining reference services and a comprehensive collection of current  and historical materials pertaining to local government
• promoting the free flow of all information, without censorship or bias,  through adherence to the American Library Association's
   

Board of Library Trustees

• Joseph Flynn, Chairperson
• Nancy Breef-Pilz
• John Walgreen
• Leonard Epstein
• Christine Cormier Hayes

The Trustees meet once per month from September through June on the first Saturday of each month at 8 am at the Library. Trustees meetings are posted at the Mansfield Town Hall and open to the public as per the Open Meeting Law. Bill of Rights; and,  cooperating with other libraries and resource centers.

Professional Library Staff

• Catherine Coyne, Library Director contact at ccoyne@sailsinc.org
• Katherine Schacht, Youth Librarian/Assistant Director
• Cassandra Ormonde, Head of Reference
• Kristen Lyle, Reference Librarian