Mission & Planning

Vision Statement

The Hanson Public Library enriches, engages, and strengthens our community.

Mission Statement

The Hanson Public Library inspires curiosity and fosters life-long learning by connecting people and ideas. The Library provides access to a wide variety of resources, technology, and experiences in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Core Values

  • Service Excellence
    We strive to serve all patrons with excellence and support community needs in a welcoming, respectful environment.
  • Intellectual Freedom
    We believe in free, confidential access to information, knowledge, and ideas for all people.
  • Diversity
    We respect diverse experience and ensure equitable access to library materials and services.
  • Innovation
    We embrace new ideas and technologies and find innovative ways to provide value to our community.
  • Literacy & Learning
    We inspire curiosity and creativity to foster literacy, the joy of reading, and a love of learning.
  • Community & Collaboration
    We value the Library as a community space and build strong relationships with community partners.

Action Plans

2023-2024 Construction Grant & Planning Project

The Hanson Public Library applied for a grant through the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP) in May 2024. Information about the MPLCP and current grant round can be found here.

We are thrilled to announce that the Hanson Public Library has been awarded a planning & design grant as part of a project to build a new or renovated library! Furthermore, Hanson was number one on the list for the medium tier category! Read the full press release here.

In March 2025, the Library collaborated with town officials to form a committee consisting of Library & Town employees, Library trustees, Hanson residents, and a member of the Select Board. During April and May, the committee will approve an RFQ for an Owner’s Project Manager, review responses, and recommend a candidate to the Library Board of Trustees. Once an OPM is selected, the Committee will work with them to hire an architect, who will produce schematic designs for a library building, using the Library Building Program document as a guide. The schematic design process will conclude by December 31, 2025, and the construction grant phase will begin. Planning & design grant recipients will be awarded construction grants if their designs meet the MPLCP Level of Design, and if their municipality is compliant with the MBTA Communities Act. Although there is currently much uncertainty about the MBTA issue, we are proceeding with the planning & design phase with the hope that there will be a way for us to proceed with construction.

Please call the Library at 781-293-2151 or email kstolfer@hansonlibrary.org with any questions.

2023-2024 Grant Round Documents

RFQ for Owner’s Project Manager
 

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