Mission Nashville Public Library is committed to: Extending the benefits and joys of reading, lifelong learning, and discovery to all people through collections and services; Promoting the value and power of knowledge, essential in an informed democracy, by providing open and equal access to the records and opinions of the world; Providing emerging technologies and instruction as a gateway to information resources within and beyond our walls; Serving the community with integrity and skill; Providing an environment welcoming to all people which serves as a gathering place within the community; Preserving and sharing across generations the wisdom, culture, and history of our community.