MISSION: We are an equitable, safe, and welcoming community where everyone can explore, learn, create, connect, and be inspired.

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OUR VISION: We are a place where hope and wonder fly. We envision a library which connects people; inspires learning, literacy, and curiosity; and sparks change for a better community.

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The Stratford Public Library provides informational and recreational resources and programming to all residents of the City of Stratford. The Library is governed by the Stratford Public Library Board which is comprised of one city councillor and 9 municipal citizen appointees.  SPL is a bustling destination in our downtown, providing service to people of all ages, income levels, ethnicities and physical abilities. SPL is open 7 days a week, seeing on average over 11,000 visitors each month through its doors. In addition to loaning traditional library materials, SPL provides social service support, wellness and community benefit services, entrepreneur and arts services and is a safe space for all community members to find refuge without user fees. The Perth County Information Network, is critical to SPL’s success, providing library card holders with fast and easy access to resources at area libraries.