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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.1 Proclamation: National Library Week April 7 - 13, 2019 4/10/2019 BoardDocs®Pro v „u*r' s'z Agenda Item Details Meeting Apr 03, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - 7:00 p.m. - REVISED Category 3. MAYOR'S REPORT Subject 3.1 PROCLAMATION: National Library Week - April 7- 13, 2019 Access Public Type Information Public Content Library Week, Apr 2019 doc.pdf (71 KB) Administrative Content Executive Content https://www.boarddocs.com/il/vomp/Board.nsf/Private?open&login 1/1 PROCLAMATION "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK" APRIL 7 - 13, 2019 WHEREAS, libraries of all types are at the heart of cities, towns, schools, and campuses; and WHEREAS, libraries have long served as trusted and treasured institutions where people of all backgrounds can be together and connect; and WHEREAS, libraries and librarians build strong communities through transformative services and expertise; and WHEREAS, libraries, which promote the free exchange of information and ideas for all, are cornerstones of democracy; and WHEREAS, libraries promote civic engagement by keeping residents informed and aware of community events and issues; and WHEREAS, librarians and library workers collaborate with other civic organizations to meet their community's needs; and WHEREAS, libraries and librarians empower their communities to make informed decisions by providing free access to information;and WHEREAS, libraries are a resource for all members of the community regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socio-economic status, by offering services and educational resources that transform lives and strengthen communities; ; and WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating National Library Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim the week of April 7-13, 2019 as "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK" and I encourage all residents to visit the Mount Prospect Public Library this week and explore what's new at your library, and engage with your librarian. Because of you and our experts in the library, Libraries Transform.