Mission, Vision & History
Mission
The mission of the Mount Kisco Public Library is to promote a love of reading and a sense of wonder and discovery amongst our patrons.
Vision
The Mount Kisco Public Library will become the Community Hub of Mount Kisco, offering welcoming public spaces, current materials and relevant programs that promote reading, digital exploration, and personal growth.
Slogan
Empower, Educate, and Entertain
Values
Collaborate
Connect
Communicate
Engage
Grow
Inspire
Inform
History
The New York State Board of Regents chartered the Mount Kisco Public Library on March 31, 1910. The library is governed by a Board of Trustees who set policies, oversee the Library budget, and perform other vital functions. Board members are elected for three year terms. Learn more about the history of the Mount Kisco Public Library from the Mount Kisco Historical Society here: https://vimeo.com/107761416.
Board of Trustees
The Library Board meets on the third Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the library. Meeting dates are subject to change with notice.
Heather Bryant – President December 2025
hbryant@mountkiscolibrary.org
Luke Powell – Secretary December 2027
lpowell@mountkiscolibrary.org
Dr. Barbara Steckel – Treasurer December 2025
bsteckel@mountkiscolibrary.org
Sandra Birnbaum – Board Member December 2026
sbirnbaum@mountkiscolibrary.org
Amy Kelley – Board Member December 2025
akelley@mountkiscolibrary.org
Joyce Reed – Board Member December 2026
jreed@mountkiscolibrary.org
Jill Resnick – Board Member December 2025
jresnick@mountkiscolibrary.org
2024 Annual Report
The 2024 Annual Report for the Mount Kisco Public Library is available for download.