Please join me and your fellow co-workers on Monday, April 1 to be recognized by the Mayor and City Council at the City Council Meeting at City Hall at 7 p.m. Those attending will be paid for an hour. I anticipate the library portion will happen at the beginning of the meeting. You will be able to leave after the proclamation is presented by the Mayor. There will be a picture 🙂
If you are working that night, we will try to accommodate as many of you coming as possible.
Also, the library is about more than staff. Volunteers, library users, and library supporters are invited. I know Jessica mentioned inviting Teen Advisory Board and Let’s Talk may join the group that night.
This is an opportunity for us to show City Council and City Staff how proud we are of our work at the library. When we tell stakeholders the story of what we do at the library, it helps for them to have faces of actual people in their minds.
Below is the text of the Proclamation from the Mayor:
National Library Week
2024 Proclamation
WHEREAS, libraries offer the opportunity for everyone to connect with others, learn new skills, and pursue their passions, no matter where they are on life’s journey;
WHEREAS, libraries have long served as trusted institutions, striving to ensure equitable access to information and services for all members of the community regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socio-economic status;
WHEREAS, libraries adapt to the ever-changing needs of their communities, developing and expanding collections, programs, and services that are as diverse as the populations they serve;
WHEREAS, libraries are accessible and inclusive places that promote a sense of local connection, advancing understanding, civic engagement, and shared community goals;
WHEREAS, libraries play a pivotal role in economic development by providing resources and support for job seekers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, thus contributing to local prosperity and growth;
WHEREAS, libraries make choices that are good for the environment and make sense economically, creating thriving communities for a better tomorrow;
WHEREAS, libraries are treasured institutions that preserve our collective heritage and knowledge, safeguarding both physical and digital resources for present and future generations;
WHEREAS, libraries are an essential public good and fundamental institutions in democratic societies, working to improve society, protect the right to education and literacy, and promote the free exchange of information and ideas for all;
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, and library workers are joining library supporters and advocates across the nation to celebrate National Library Week;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Mayor Dierenfeld, proclaim National Library Week, April 7-13, 2024. During this week, I encourage all residents to visit their library and celebrate the adventures and opportunities they unlock for us every day. Ready, Set, Library!