Behavior
- Public Service Policy (Adopted 1990; Reviewed 2024)
- Appropriate Patron Behavior Policy (Adopted 2010; Reviewed 2024)
- Child Safety Policy (Adopted 1989; Reviewed 2024)
- Young Adult Room Use Policy (Adopted 2013; Reviewed 2024)
- Pet Policy (Adopted 2007; Reviewed 2024)
- Technology Resources Usage Policy (Adopted 2002; Reviewed 2024)
- Trespass Procedure (Adopted 2018; Reviewed 2024)
- Photography and Video Policy (Adopted 2022; Reviewed 2024)
Content
- Art Exhibit Policy (Adopted 2005; Reviewed 2024)
- Collection Development Policy (Adopted 1989; Reviewed 2024)
- Program Policy (Adopted 1989; Reviewed 2024)
- Request for Reconsideration (Adopted 2002; Reviewed 2024)
- Social Media Policy (Adopted 2017; Reviewed 2024)
Community
- Use of the Community Room (Adopted 2004; Reviewed 2023)
- Community Room Fee Schedule (Adopted 2004; Amended 2023)
- Community Bulletin Board Policy (Adopted 2009; Reviewed 2023)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy (Adopted 2021; Reviewed 2023)
Finance
- Donation Policy (Adopted 2002; Reviewed 2023)
- Trust Fund Income Policy (Adopted 1995; Reviewed 2023)
- Replacement Fee Schedule (Adopted 1995; Amended 2023)
- Use of Library Space for Outside Fundraising (Adopted 2007; Amended 2023)
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.