Mission Statement: The Brookings Public Library (“the Library”) serves Brookings County and surrounding areas. It is a dynamic and continuously changing organization that strives to engage with the constantly changing world and technologies.

The Library will serve the community by making available print and non-print materials and technological connections that contribute to formal and self-education, satisfies citizen information needs, provides recreational learning activities, and promotes an unrestricted flow of ideas.  The Library responds to community members’ abilities, interests, and living patterns, as well as to new developments in knowledge. In doing so, the Library acts as a dynamic civic resource to enhance the quality of life for everyone in the community.