VISION
Empower.
Empowering our community to explore, learn, and grow by fostering vibrant library services that connect people, ideas, and resources.
MISSION
Support.
To support and enhance the library's impact by raising funds, building partnerships, and advocating for literacy, education, and community engagement.
VALUES
Serve.
These principles shape every decision the Foundation makes, from daily stewardship of donor gifts to the long-term vision guiding the capital campaign.
Stewardship and Accountability
We are responsible stewards of the public trust through intentional, transparent, and sustainable management of funds that advance library goals.
Community and Collaboration
We are dedicated to ensuring excellence for the Amsterdam Free Library through relationship building with the community as participants, advocates, and partners in philanthropy.
Trust and Integrity
We are committed to earning and maintaining the public trust and respect by operating with the highest ethical standards.
Generosity and Inspiration
We are mindful that great libraries require resources beyond what public funding can provide and encourage giving in support of library services to the community.