Censorship, First Amendment, & Freedom to Read 

The State of Illinois supports and defends 

the First Amendment of the United States, 

the Freedom to Read, 

and 

Illinois House Bill 2789

"It is . . . the policy of the State to encourage and protect the freedom of libraries . . . to acquire materials without external limitation and to be protected against attempts to ban, remove, or otherwise restrict access to books or other materials" (Illinois General Assembly).

and 

the ALA Library Bill of Rights, policy: 

"Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.” 

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

We commit to the equitable access of all information attainable through our library. 

We celebrate, value, and respect diversity. 

We welcome everyone into our library and work to "identify and remove the barriers that impede the success

 of

               everyone, including those historically underrepresented" and "foster a culture of respect and belonging" (Association of Legal Administrators).