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Bennington Free Library\u2019s Mission Statement<\/h2>\n
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The Bennington Free Library provides materials and services that will meet the educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the community.
It is the Library\u2019s aim to:
\u2022 stimulate use of its collections by informing the public of the resources available and by providing guidance in their use,
\u2022 provide free access to a wide range of opinions and ideas,
\u2022 develop collections and services in response to community needs, and
\u2022 cooperate with community organizations in stimulating educational and cultural activities.<\/p>\n

The public library is a unique cultural institution within the community in that it is the only one that freely provides opportunities for educational growth and personal development throughout the individual\u2019s lifetime. Our responsibility goes beyond providing books and information to those who are already confirmed library users. We aim to provide a dynamic library program that will advertise our services, attract non-users, and provide for and promote reading and self-development throughout the community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Bennington Free Library\u2019s Capital Improvement Plan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Bennington Free Library\u2019s Long Range Plan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Bennington Free Library\u2019s Mission Statement<\/strong><\/div>

The Bennington Free Library provides materials and services that will meet the educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the community.
It is the Library\u2019s aim to:
\u2022 stimulate use of its collections by informing the public of the resources available and by providing guidance in their use,
\u2022 provide free access to a wide range of opinions and ideas,
\u2022 develop collections and services in response to community needs, and
\u2022 cooperate with community organizations in stimulating educational and cultural activities.<\/p>

The public library is a unique cultural institution within the community in that it is the only one that freely provides opportunities for educational growth and personal development throughout the individual\u2019s lifetime. Our responsibility goes beyond providing books and information to those who are already confirmed library users. We aim to provide a dynamic library program that will advertise our services, attract non-users, and provide for and promote reading and self-development throughout the community.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Bennington Free Library\u2019s Capital Improvement Plan<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Bennington Free Library\u2019s Long Range Plan<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>