The Burlington Public Library
by providing free access to diverse
resources,
strives to link all members of the community
with the spirit and power of ideas.
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in serving the informational, recreational, and educational needs of
our community, linking its citizens with the power of words,
knowledge, and ideas.
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free access to information for all citizens is crucial in
maintaining a democratic society.
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access to and use of knowledge improves life.
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a library is more than a collection of books and information; it
houses the spirit of people’s imagination and creativity.
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in the value of a diverse collection of resources, in both content
(multicultural, multigenerational, and gender-fair) and format
(book, magazine, video, audio).
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learning is life-long; the library provides a positive learning
environment for people of all ages.