Behavior
- Public Service Policy (Adopted 1990; Reviewed 2020)
- Appropriate Patron Behavior Policy (Adopted 2010; Amended 2020)
- Child Safety Policy (Adopted 1989; Amended 2020)
- Young Adult Room Use Policy (Adopted 2013; Reviewed 2020)
- Pet Policy (Adopted 2007; Amended 2020)
- Technology Resources Usage Policy (Adopted 2002; Reviewed 2020)
- Trespass Procedure (Adopted 2018; Reviewed 2020)
Content
- Art Exhibit Policy (Adopted 2005; Reviewed 2020)
- Collection Development Policy (Adopted 1989; Reviewed 2020)
- Program Policy (Adopted 1989; Reviewed 2020)
- Request for Reconsideration (Adopted 2002; Reviewed 2020)
- Social Media Policy (Adopted 2017; Reviewed 2020)
Community
- Use of the Community Room (Adopted 2004; Reviewed 2019)
- Community Room Fee Schedule (Adopted 2004; Reviewed 2019)
- Community Bulletin Board Policy (Adopted 2009; Reviewed 2019)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy (Adopted 2021)
Finance
- Donation Policy (Adopted 2002; Reviewed 2019)
- Trust Fund Income Policy (Adopted 1995; Amended 2019)
- Replacement Fee Schedule (Adopted 1995; Amended 2019)
- Use of Library Space for Outside Fundraising (Adopted 2007; Reviewed 2019)
Mission Statement
The Sunderland Public Library is a welcoming and lively center for lifelong learning, personal enrichment, and community interaction. It is dedicated to serving Sunderland as a vital cultural resource and community center, and is cognizant of its role in promoting the value of reading and self-expression to local youth. The Library responds to community needs as they evolve over time and strives to connect its users to ideas, to experiences, and to others in the community and the world at large.