Library Mission:

The Library provides for the informational, educational, recreational and cultural needs of the residents of Rockaway Township.

Library Principles:

The Library will ensure free and open access to ideas and information which are fundamental to a democracy. The Library will also protect intellectual freedom, promote literacy, encourage
lifelong learning, and provide library materials and information services.

The Library subscribes to the (ALA) American Library Association Library Bill of Rights.

Library Service Objectives:

The Library provides an organized collection of materials in a variety of formats reflecting the diversity of ideas in proportion to the levels of need and use as identified in the community. The Library insures that the print collection contains good quality, up-to-date materials in all relevant subject areas, and offers guidance and encouragement in their use.

The Library provides electronic circulation and information retrieval to the residents of Rockaway Township including dial-up access to the Library's online catalog, online periodical databases and the resources available worldwide through the Internet.

The Library provides reader's advisory, motivational guidance, and programs for children, young adults, parents, teachers and others serving the needs of youth.

Friends of the Library:

The purpose of The Friends of the Rockaway Township Free Public Library is to
support the library and its patrons. It is a non-profit organization representing volunteers
from our community.
They raise funds to support the library by underwriting children’s programs, sponsoring adult programs, and purchasing items to enhance the library building and services.
The Friends maintain a Book Sale bookcase at the library: $0.25 for paperbacks, $0.50 for other materials.

Membership is open to anyone interested in helping the library. If you are interested in
becoming a Friend of the Library, Click here for more information You can also pick up a
membership form or make a donation at the library.

The Friends meet at the library on the fourth Monday. Library Monthly Events Calendar