Our Vision: The Neighborhood Gateway: Inspiring Central Minnesota to shape the future through exploration, knowledge and conn ... ection. Our Mission: Explore. Learn. Connect. Theory of Change: People in our communities can find and use trusted information they need to thrive. CORE VALUES Core Values: Great River Regional Library is a PATRON CENTERED organization, and we express this commitment through three Core Values: EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE We are an empowered, knowledgeable staff. We speak and act with honesty and integrity. We operate with respect for all, and appreciate our opportunity to serve. We provide free and equal access to information. FORWARD THINKING We challenge ourselves to always do better. We explore innovation and new ideas. We are responsive to a changing world, and will build on past success. We promote lifelong learning. We anticipate future service needs. COMMUNITY FOCUS We build trust with one another, and operate as a team. We communicate openly. We create partnerships throughout the communities that we serve, to promote our libraries and services. We are inclusive, and embrace diversity. read more