Outreach, Programming, and Events
The Saline County Library shall conduct programs, promotions, special events and publicity to fulfill its mission in the community. All programs and events shall be open to the public, but some programs or events may be designed with specific audiences in mind, i.e., children’s programs. Programs or events targeted toward specific audiences will be publicized as such.
Library programming is a continuing resource that provides information, education and recreation to patrons through reoccuring classes, storytimes, summer reading activities and group meetings. Special events are such that occur occasionally, such as author signings, workshops, or observances. The library may incorporate cooperative programming or events with other agencies, organizations, and educational institutions, as well as other resources, to communicate with patrons and promote further library use.
Selection of program or event topics, speakers, courses, classes and resource materials should be made by staff on the basis of the interests and needs of the community. Programs and events should not exclude topics, books, speakers, media and other resources because they might be controversial. Acceptance of a program or event topic by the library does not constitute an endorsement by the library of the group’s or individual’s policies or beliefs.
Within the scope of the ALA’s “Library Bill of Rights”, it is the intention of the Board of Trustees to provide programs to the community that educate and enlighten its residents without prejudice to the full and free expression of ideas.