Mission & Vision

The Mission of Pickerington Public Library

Inspiring Learning
Connecting Community
Enriching Our World
Fostering a Love of Reading

The Vision 

An ever-evolving resource that meets the engagement and lifelong learning needs of our diverse community.

Organizational Strategies

Welcoming Experience

  • PROVIDE a safe and enjoyable learning environment for everyone at the library.
  • PROMOTE professional, reliable, and accountable conduct among customers and staff.
  • SUPPORT a collaborative working and learning environment through innovative and effective space planning.
  • CREATE an inclusive culture focused on equality and fairness, which celebrates the unique aspects of all stakeholders.

Health & Wellbeing

  • IMPROVE employee morale in order to increase retention rates and improve productivity.
  • INVEST in staff learning and development to foster professional growth, leadership, and lifelong learning.
  • CREATE an inclusive culture focused on equality and fairness, which celebrates the diverse aspects of staff and stakeholders.

Youth Engagement – Early Literacy

  • SUPPORT the community as a respected resource by helping parents, caregivers, and educators teach the children of the community skills needed for kindergarten and beyond.
  • ENSURE that staff and physical spaces in the youth areas of the library support social-emotional learning.
  • PROVIDE culturally sensitive classes and events.

Youth Engagement – School Age, Tween, and Teen

  • PROVIDE additional support to lower-performing schools or lower-performing academic areas.
  • CREATE meaningful partnerships with schools and homeschool groups to ensure all students have equitable access.
  • DEVELOP dynamic programming to foster a love of reading and lifelong learning.
  • SUPPORT the intellectual and emotional growth of school-age, tween, and teen customers by helping them ignite their spark.
  • ENSURE all services, resources, classes, events, and initiatives foster and support inclusivity and accessibility.

Marketing

  • INCREASE brand awareness throughout the community by empowering the team to generate high-quality leads through effective communication of organization expertise.
  • IMPLEMENT a process to ensure all promotional and marketing approaches are equitable and inclusive. 

Outreach

  • PROVIDE access to materials, demonstrating the organization’s value by engaging with stakeholders.
  • INVEST time and effort in connecting the community with resources, inspiration, and entertainment for life.

Technology

  • FOCUS on new and existing technology by weighing value to the customer and responsible financial performance.
  • PROVIDE technologically advanced facilities to keep the library relevant and allow for equitable access for all.
  • ENSURE a safe technological environment through cybersecurity measures while providing access to technology of tomorrow.

Welcoming Experience

  • PROVIDE a safe and enjoyable learning environment for everyone at the library.
  • PROMOTE professional, reliable, and accountable conduct among customers and staff.
  • SUPPORT a collaborative working and learning environment through innovative and effective space planning.
  • CREATE an inclusive culture focused on equality and fairness, which celebrates the unique aspects of all stakeholders.

Health and Wellbeing

  • IMPROVE employee morale in order to increase retention rates and improve productivity.
  • INVEST in staff learning and development to foster professional growth, leadership, and lifelong learning.
  • CREATE an inclusive culture focused on equality and fairness, which celebrates the diverse aspects of staff and stakeholders.

Youth Engagement – Early Literacy

  • SUPPORT the community as a respected resource by helping parents, caregivers, and educators teach the children of the community skills needed for kindergarten and beyond.
  • ENSURE that staff and physical spaces in the youth areas of the library support social-emotional learning.
  • PROVIDE culturally sensitive classes and events.

Youth Engagement – School Age, Tween, and Teen

  • PROVIDE additional support to lower-performing schools or lower-performing academic areas.
  • CREATE meaningful partnerships with schools and homeschool groups to ensure all students have equitable access.
  • DEVELOP dynamic programming to foster a love of reading and lifelong learning.
  • SUPPORT the intellectual and emotional growth of school-age, tween, and teen customers by helping them ignite their spark.
  • ENSURE all services, resources, classes, events, and initiatives foster and support inclusivity and accessibility.

Marketing and Outreach
Marketing

  • INCREASE brand awareness throughout the community by empowering the team to generate high-quality leads through effective communication of organization expertise.
  • IMPLEMENT a process to ensure all promotional and marketing approaches are equitable and inclusive. 

Outreach

  • PROVIDE access to materials, demonstrating the organization’s value by engaging with stakeholders.
  • INVEST time and effort in connecting the community with resources, inspiration, and entertainment for life.

Technology

  • FOCUS on new and existing technology by weighing value to the customer and responsible financial performance.
  • PROVIDE technologically advanced facilities to keep the library relevant and allow for equitable access for all.
  • ENSURE a safe technological environment through cybersecurity measures while providing access to technology of tomorrow.

Facilities Master Plan

View the Facilities Master Plan report prepared by HBM Architects.

Locations

Pickerington Main Library
201 Opportunity Way
Pickerington, OH 43147
Phone:614-837-4104

Sycamore Plaza Library
7861 Refugee Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
Phone: 614-837-4383

Hours

Monday – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.