The mission of the Auburn Public Library is to provide excellent library service to all residents of Auburn. Excellent service includes appropriate library service hours and necessary trained staff to provide access to educational, cultural, and recreational library resources.

Special emphasis is placed on:

• Providing current, high-demand materials in a variety of formats for persons of all ages.
• Encouraging young children to develop an interest in reading and learning through programs designed especially for children.
• Providing timely, accurate, and useful information for community residents in their pursuit of personal interests.