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The mission of the Putnam District Library is to provide quality library resources and services, which fulfill the educational, recreational, informational, historical, and cultural needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming, respectful, caring, and professional. The Putnam District Library upholds all library users legal right of access to Library resources, services and facilities. We uphold these rights in order to ensure the safety of users and staff, and to protect Library resources and facilities from damage. (Modified ~ July 2009)

Welcome to Putnam District Library! Whether you have already visited us, or you plan to, I can say wholeheartedly the staff looks forward to getting to know you and providing you library services. Whether you are looking for items to checkout, needing Wi-Fi access, searching for an internet resource, or interested in learning about the variety of programs we offer… we can help! I know we have something for everyone in our community, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can assist you.

Enjoy your library!
Savannah Shilton, Library Director

Putnam District Library, located in Nashville, Michigan, has been serving the Maple Valley community since 1923. The library serves the townships of Assyria, Castleton, and Maple Grove. Putnam District Library attempts to meet the variety of needs of its surrounding communities. To fill these needs the staff will attempt to allocate resources to support the area.  To this end, the library will:

• Serve as a center for reading, literacy and lifelong learning.
• Connect people who need information about community services, organizations and issues with local agencies or businesses.
• Support intellectual growth and achievement for individuals of all ages who may be engaged in a formal course of study.
• Provide equal access to information needed for informed daily living, decision making, problem solving, and thoughtful participation in community affairs.
• Promote early literacy with a focus on lifelong reading habits for children and teens.
• Offer the community a gathering space that provides opportunities for interaction consistent with the library’s emphasis on information and reading.