Our Mission
The LaFayette Library is a user-centered inclusive space that promotes community engagement, supports the varied needs of our residents, and enhances the quality of life by fostering a love for life-long learning.
Our Vision
We aspire to be a vibrant and responsive community hub that serves as an ever-evolving space for the sharing of talents, resources, ideas, technology, and knowledge.
Our Values
Reading is the most basic of survival skills in an information-driven society and we strive to increase the rate of literacy and reading comprehension.
We provide free and equal access to information for the enrichment, empowerment and enlightenment of all individuals.
Freedom of information and the right to privacy are essential elements of democracy; protecting intellectual freedom protects a democratic society.
Library collections and services provide diverse points of view to meet the needs of our community.
Library employees are committed to expanding their knowledge of ever-changing information and to applying that knowledge to make a difference in people’s everyday lives.
Board of Trustees
The LaFayette Public Library is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees that is appointed by the LaFayette Town Board. Their terms are five years.
- President – Ruth Ann Shute
- Vice President – Wendy Moltion
- Secretary – Michele Combs
- Financial Officer – Kate Untiedt
- Trustee – Tracey Gray
- Trustee – Jennifer Gates
- Trustee – Alison Borchert
Staff
- Jessica Rice – Director
- Janine B.
- Stephanie B.
- Mary D.
- Rita K.
- Alan L.
- Lynn L.
- Leslie P.
- Pamela SG.
- Beth S.
- Melissa S.
- Anu S.
Library Policies
Collection Development Adopted Jan. 2, 2023 Review 5yrs
Community Room Use Adopted May 18, 2022 Review 5 yrs
Library Card Registration Adopted Jan. 2, 2023 Review 5 yrs
Patron Code of Conduct Adopted Sept. 18, 2023 Review 5 yrs
Photo and Recording Policy Adopted July 25, 2024 Review 5 yrs
Procurement Policy Adopted Nov. 27, 2024 Review 5 yrs
Re-evaluation of a library item Adopted Jan. 2, 2023 Review 5 yrs
Safe Child Policy Adopted Dec. 26, 2023 Review 5 yrs
Service Animals Adopted Dec. 18, 2024 Review 5 yrs