The mission of the Youngstown Free Library is to be a community center which inspires learning and provides access to a vast range of information and resources for patrons of all ages.

The Youngstown Free Library Board of Trustees meetings are held on the last Monday of the month, with the following exceptions. In May, the Board meets on the 3rd Monday of the month, and the Board has no meeting in December. Meetings take place at 7 pm in the Library Meeting Room on the second floor of the Red Brick Building. The public is always welcome to attend.