The Mead Public Library provides collections and services designed to meet the educational and recreational needs of City of Sheboygan residents regardless of their age or formal schooling.

The Library is a community information and cultural center. It provides the means through which City of Sheboygan residents may have free access to the thinking on all sides of all ideas. It provides access in a range of formats to fine works of literature, other works in the arts and sciences, and works reflective of the popular culture.

The Board and staff of Mead Public Library have identified four main roles that the Library emphasizes in providing services to Sheboygan residents.

Primary roles

Popular Materials Center

Reference Library

Secondary roles

Community Activities Center

Formal Education Support Center