About

The City of Westminster enjoys a long history of support for, and interest in, public libraries. In 1919, the Westminster Public Library Association was formed. Books were made available to town residents in a millinery shop. The shop's owner, Miss Sadie Anderson, can rightfully be called Westminster's first librarian. Over the next several decades, library services moved from the millinery to a local elementary school to a grocery store to a community church and in 1951, to the then City Hall.

Today's library consists of:

Vision Statement

Westminster Public Library will be a vibrant hub of knowledge and connection, empowering all with welcoming spaces, compassionate support, and transformative opportunities to learn and grow..

Mission Statement

Westminster Public Library is a gateway to discovery, lifelong learning, and a welcoming community for all.

Our core values are Welcoming, Creativity, Service, Knowledge, Inclusivity and defined by SPIRIT (Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork).