Guiding Principles

Vision

Bawlf Public Library tells a story.
It provides an experience shaped by imagination and possibility.
It celebrates lifelong learning, the joy of reading and community spirit.
It preserves the past and inspires future successes, while enriching the cultural, educational and economic well-being of the community.
Bawlf Public Library welcomes everyone.

Mission

Bawlf Public Library is a warm, friendly gathering place, where residents can access a vast array of ideas, knowledge and information, while pursuing lifelong learning, the joy of reading and community spirit.

    Plan of Service

    Values

     

    Integrity

    Acting honestly and truthfully

     

    Respect

    Having regard for yourself and others

     

    Accountability

    Being responsible for our actions

     

    Vision

    Thinking and acting beyond today

     

    Excellence in Service

    Going above and beyond to meet the needs of patrons

     

    Intellectual Freedom

    Encouraging the exchange of information and ideas

     

    Community Focus

    Connecting people to each other and to the community

     

    Innovation

    Willing to learn and take risks to serve our patrons better

     

    Togetherness

    Providing a nurturing environment with fellowship and laughter

     

     

    Your Privacy

    The David Knipe Memorial Library is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to its website. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP), and with our policy on the Confidentiality of Users’ Records, your personal information will not be collected on this website unless you choose to use online products and services that require it. Your personal information will then only be used to provide you with the library services that you select, and for no other purpose. David Knipe Memorial Library does not track the websites you visit when using library computers.

    We use Google Analytics to see how library websites are being used. The data retrieved from Google Analytics is anonymous; we are not able to connect it with specific users. For people who prefer to disable Google Analytics tracking of their web use, Google provides a browser add-on that automatically prevents information from being sent to Google Analytics. Follow the link to find out more about this add-on.