Mission
The mission of the library is to reduce the decline in quality of life in Regina by providing access to information for cultural, economic, educational, and recreational involvement. The library inspires and supports lifelong learning, from the fundamental skills of reading and all other forms of literacy, to the full extent of the individual's capability for personal fulfillment. By the provision of collections and services, the library supports the principle of intellectual freedom and the right of each citizen to privacy of thought, communication, and action within the law. The library endorses the Canadian Library Association and UNESCO Statements of Intellectual Freedom.
The Regina Public Library is established under the provisions of The Public Libraries Act, 1996. The general management, regulation, and control of the Library is vested in the Regina Public Library Board. The Board consists of the Mayor of Regina and eight members of the public appointed by the City Council for two-year terms.
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