Our Mission
Stamford Library connects people, ideas, and opportunities by providing welcoming spaces, enriching programs, and free access to knowledge, creative activities, and culture for everyone in our community.
Vision
We envision Stamford Library as the heart of our community, an inviting place where people of all ages gather to learn, explore, create, and connect, and where lifelong learning and shared experiences strengthen our community.
Values
Community: We believe the library belongs to everyone and strive to be a welcoming place where all feel valued and included.
Access: We provide free and open access to information, resources, and opportunities for learning.
Curiosity and Lifelong Learning: We support exploration, discovery, and growth at every stage of life.
Connection: We bring people together through shared experiences, ideas, and stories.
Stewardship: We honor our history and responsibly steward the resources entrusted to us for future generations.
Service: We meet people where they are, responding thoughtfully to the needs of our community.
Staff
Board of Trustees
Board President: Barbara Balliet, term expires January 2028
Vice President: Linda Stratigos, term expires January 2026
Treasurer: Millie Faulkner, term expires January 2027
Secretary: Ellen Thorn, term expires January 2027
Katy Clayton, term expires January 2028
Katy Barber-Graves, term expires January 2026
Susan Harwood, term expires January 2027
Patricia Heath, term expires January 2026
John Hubbard, term expires January 2028
Janet Kirch, term expires January 2026
Julie Rockefeller, term expires January 2028
Stephanie Rubin-Ruquet, term expires January 2028
Mike Teitelbaum, term expires January 2027
