Library Mission

Library Mission

Empower residents and build a better community through learning, knowledge, and inspiration.

Vision for Tillamook County

People who live in Tillamook County want a good life, as each defines it.  There is an expressed need for greater unity, a more unified approach to addressing the needs and leveraging the strengths of the county, and  a unified identity knitting together north, central, and south.  It is this compelling need that inspires our vision for the county. 

Many communities, one County, and a good life for all!

Library Values

As previously noted, the Library Futures Plan has been a joint effort of the Tillamook County Library leadership:  the Library Board, library management, and library staff.  The public library is the backbone of a democratic society because an educated informed citizenry is the underpinning of democratic governance.  This fundamental principle and the following essential concepts are key to the provision of library services in Tillamook County.

Intellectual freedom and the right to know is a fundamental right of every person.

The Library is dedicated to knowledge creation and the betterment of our communities.

Including everyone enriches the whole County community.

The continuous improvement and evolution of the Library in collaboration with our communities is our responsibility. 

The financial viability of the Library ensures we are able to meet our community's expectations.