Who Are We?

Mission Statement

Arrowhead Library System enhances the value of all types of libraries to their communities by cultivating collaboration, technological innovation, and professional development; and enriches the quality of life by providing direct services for those without a public library and access to electronic resources for all people in northeastern Minnesota.

Vision Statement

The Future of our Library Community

Libraries in northeast Minnesota are strengthened by their membership in the Arrowhead Library System. Libraries of all types – school, academic, special, and public – share resources and collaborate to creatively offer services relevant to their communities’ needs. Use of state-of-the-art technology is widespread and library personnel are well prepared to assist patrons in its use.

School and academic libraries are valued by their students, faculty, and administrators. Staff in these libraries have the professional skills to help students perform well academically, develop critical thinking skills, and grow into lifelong learners. Through membership in the regional system, special libraries help extend the reach of their sponsoring organizations. They share information and expertise about specialized topics with the wider community.

The region’s public libraries are strong and vital hubs in their communities, and a source of great civic pride. People of all ages, locations, and socio-economic backgrounds actively make use of public library services. Public libraries are in tune with changing needs in their communities and respond with services and programming that consistently satisfy and delight the people who use them.

The region is abuzz about libraries.

History