Simsbury Public Library

SPL Statement on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Simsbury Public Library recognizes that Simsbury is a diverse community and welcomes patrons, staff, and volunteers of all ages, abilities, races, genders, ethnicities, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic statuses, political affiliations, and viewpoints.

We invite each and every one of you to bring your full, authentic self to the Library. The Library is committed to providing a comfortable space, where your individual needs are met with respect and without judgment. As a vital asset to the Town of Simsbury, we provide equal access to information and resources that allow individuals to thrive and learn in an ever-changing society, and support the community’s exploration of matters related to diversity, tolerance, openness, acceptance, and inclusion.

To promote these values, Simsbury Public Library will:

  • Create and sustain a culture of respect, in which individuals are heard, valued, and included.
  • Remain engaged with the community in a process of continual improvement and responsiveness to matters of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Develop and implement programs, services, collections, and spaces for all ages that are diverse and inclusive.
  • Expand strategic partnerships and collaborations with local organizations that seek to overcome social injustice and advance equity in the community.
  • ~Approved by the Library Board of Trustees September 20, 2021