Mission Statement

As a community resource, the Ypsilanti District Library's mission is to enrich life, stimulate intellectual curiosity, foster literacy, and encourage an informed citizenry.

YDL's Core Values

• Public Trust: We commit to being fiscally responsible with public resources, to protecting patron confidentiality, and to providing safe, well-maintained and accessible facilities.
• Equal Access: We believe in equal access to all YDL resources.
• Diversity: We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community through our collections, services and staff.
• Excellent Service: We commit to excellent service by providing accurate and reliable information in a respectful interaction between well-trained, friendly and efficient staff and all members of our community.
• Outreach and Partnership: We will actively develop partnerships and joint activities with community groups to further the YDL mission.
• Idea Gathering Place: As an idea-gathering place, the library promotes the democratic ideals of intellectual freedom by providing or a free exchange of information and ideas from a wide variety of viewpoints.