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Mission & Vision

About Your Library

Founded in 1928, Massanutten Regional Library is a seven branch system that serves over 160,000 residents in Harrisonburg, Page County, and Rockingham County. As a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization we are funded in partnership with these localities and through the generosity of our patrons.

We welcome you to visit us at any of our branches in: Bridgewater, Broadway, Elkton, Grottoes, Harrisonburg, Luray, and Shenandoah.

Our mission:

Massanutten Regional Library is an engaged community partner providing programs and services that bring people together, foster creativity, and encourage lifelong learning.

Our vision:

To be the welcoming heart of our community where all come to learn, discover, create, and connect.

We value:

  • Being a warm, welcoming, and safe space for community members to gather.
  • Being actively engaged in the life of the community.
  • Committing to robust outreach programming that serves underserved populations.
  • Pursuing innovative partnerships that extend MRL resources.
  • Employing a collaborative, creative, and enthusiastic staff committed to outstanding customer service and responsiveness.
  • Ensuring ready, equal, and equitable access to a comprehensive and balanced collection of materials, programs, and technology.
  • Protecting confidentiality of library patron records.
  • Championing everyone’s right to intellectual freedom.

Summer Reading 2023 Participation

  • Program Participants

    4,665

  • Books Read By Teens & Adults

    12,969

  • Minutes Read By Children Under 12

    1,295,212

  • Central
    Central
  • ECL
    ECL
  • GBL
    GBL
  • NRL
    NRL
  • PPL
    PPL
  • SCL
    SCL
  • VL
    VL
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