The Future is Green

Our Vision

RCPL provides a social, cultural and educational environment through which all men, women and children can achieve their full potential.

Our Mission

Meeting our citizens’ needs for reading, learning and information.

Our Values

Free Access to Information

Protection of the Library as a Democratic Institution

Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Providing a Positive Library Experience

Diversity

Trust and Teamwork

Environmental Sustainability

Partnerships and Alliances

Protecting and Preserving Our Environment

The Richland County Public Library will demonstrate its commitment to environmental responsibility in planning public library buildings to meet future needs. These facilities would provide space for instruction and public demonstrations on the renewable energy and sustainable living technologies and provide destinations for students to interact with and monitor the effectiveness of these technologies.