Mission
The Muncie Public Library will provide accessible and innovative services responding to the reading, informational, educational, and enrichment needs of the community.
Vision
We envision a future where people get excited by ideas and utilize the resources of the Library to explore, discover, imagine, and create. We seek to be recognized for providing access to new technology, print resources, and educational opportunities. We commit ourselves to the community and will strive to provide leadership in solving the problems facing the community through a variety of strategies, including public conversation/town hall meeting events.
Values
We value our ability to be proactive and responsive to community needs. We value organization effectiveness and efficiency. We value and support innovation and flexibility in planning and operation. We value our relationship with each other and the community and will treat everyone with respect and courtesy.
Library Services
Accessibility
Muncie Public Library strives to provide services, collections, and spaces to everyone in a welcoming, accessible environment. To request reasonable accommodations to participate in a program, fill out a Disability Accomodation Request form at least one week in advance.
Ask for Recommendations
Are you in search of your next book or movie? Fill out an Ask for Recommendations form and let us suggest some for you!
Blockbuster Collection
It's a movie lover's lucky day when you check our Blockbuster shelves. This special collection of new releases turns over quickly with three-day loans, no holds, and no renewals.
Book A Tech Tutor
Have a project in mind? Would you like more in-depth assistance with your technology? Would you like to explore what technology we have to offer? Book a Tech Tutor by calling Connection Corner at (765) 747-8216 or sending an email to mplccshare@gmail.com
BookPage
BookPage is an independently published recommendation guide for readers, highlighting the best new books across all genres as chosen by BookPage editors. Pick up a free copy at the library or MITSbus station each month while supplies last, or subscribe to the free newsletter.
Computers
Public Computers are available for use at all four locations with a library card or guest pass.
Green Initiatives
Kennedy Library Solar Carport: The solar carport project was funded, in part, by a Solar Uniting Neighbors (SUN) Energy Grant. The carport has a power capacity of 15 kilowatts and is an 80 PV solar panel carport. A report generated in September 2016 indicated total energy production for year to date was 18.15Mwh, total savings for the year to date was $2,000, and the Co2 emissions saved for the year to date was equivalent to 252 trees being planted.
Elimination of Single-Use Plastic Bags: Muncie Public Library (MPL) makes a conscious effort to help keep our planet and our community clean and beautiful. We partnered with Muncie Sanitary District during World Environment Day 2017 to offer free reusable tote bags to the public to encourage the use of reusable bags for library materials and MPL stopped offering single-use plastic bags. Thanks to Muncie Sanitary District and to our wonderful customers who have embraced this change, we will be keeping 23,400 plastic bags out of landfills and rivers each year!
