The Barrie Public Library serves a population of 140,000 residents in Barrie, Ontario. We have two branches: Downtown and Painswick. Mission, Vision and Values Our Mission Enriching the economic, social and cultural vitality of our community by opening doors to lifelong learning. Our Vision Promote literacy and transform lives by providing knowledge, information, and resources that enrich, empower, and educate. Our Values Fun | Progressive | Caring | Connected Strategic Plan Our current Strategic Plan outlines our strategic directions and goals for 2017-2019. Our Strategic Directions Create an inspiring community presence Provide a gateway to opportunity Foster community-wide collaboration Maximize technology for value and impact Promote a culture of inclusion