OPL’s vision is to build community and transform lives; their mission is to inspire learning, spark curiosity, and connect people; their core values are Community, Inclusion, Integrity, Intellectual Freedom, and Literacy. OPL supports intellectual curiosity and enquiry as well as the free and open exchange of lawful information and ideas in a democratic society, respecting individuals’ rights to privacy and choice. OPL is a shared public service, part of the cultural, educational and community fabric of the nation’s capital city.

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