Mission

"To provide access to various forms and mediums of library information resources in order to ensure lifelong learning of the citizenry in support to the educational plans and programs of the city.”

Vision

To be able to help enhance the educational, social, and cultural development of the members of the community through Its library and Information services and facilities.

Core Values

Commitment to serve The Caloocan City Public Library carries the motto of the current administration of “Tao ang Una.” This motto transcends on the commitment of the public library to serve all constituents with pure intentions and untainted integrity.

Objectives

1  To create and strengthen reading habits throughout all ages;

2  To support both Individual and self-conducted education as well as formal education at all levels;

3  To provide opportunities for personal creative development;

4   To stimulate the imagination and creativity of all members of the community;

5   To promote awareness of cultural heritage, appreciation of the arts, scientific achievements and innovations;

6   To provide access to cultural expressions of all forms of arts;

7   To foster intercultural intercultural dialogue and uphold cultural diversity of the community;

8   To ensure access for citizens to all sorts of community information;

9   To provide adequate library and information services to members of the community;

10 To facilitate the development of information and computer literacy skills towards lifelong learning.

The Caloocan Youth Civic and Social Club (CYCAS) established a public library in Caloocan City in 1950, with the aim of helping poor people who couldn't afford higher education. The library was initially located near Sampalukan Public School, but was later moved to a new location near Caloocan Church. After thirteen years, Mrs. Amor Santos took over as librarian in 1970 and began cataloging and organizing the library's materials. 

In 1983, the library moved to a new location in front of Caloocan City Hall, which served its purpose well. In 1992, the library moved again to another site, and in 1993, a two-story building was donated by Congressman Gerardo P. Cabochan to the City Government for use. This new library is more spacious and has room for expansion, accommodating many readers simultaneously. 

The City Government provided a larger and more progressive public library, serving as a "poor man's university" for out-of-school youths, students, children, and elderly patrons. In 1990, Mrs. Santos retired as the City Librarian, and the Library is now under the Cultural Affairs and Tourism Office. The Library has been managed by different Officers-in-Charge, including Mrs. Kristine R. Abustan, Dr. Carmen C. Abel, Mrs. Marylou N. San Buenaventura, and Dr. Maria Rowena S. Dimaano. Currently, Kathleen D. Pacubbas is the Officer-in-Charge of the Cultural Affairs & Tourism Office, which is the mother unit of CCPL.