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PROCLAMATION: National Library Week, April 4-10,
2021
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PROCLAMATION
National Library Week
April 4-10, 2021
WHEREAS, libraries of all types are at the heart of their cities, towns,
schools, and campuses, serving their communities;
WHEREAS, libraries are accessible and inclusive places that foster a
sense of belonging and community;
WHEREAS, today's libraries and their services extend far beyond the
four walls of a building and everyone is welcome to use their resources;
WHEREAS, for people lacking broadband at home, libraries provide
access to computers and wi-fi, even checking out i nternet hotspots and
Chromebooks;
WHEREAS, libraries strive to develop and maintain programs and
collections that are as diverse as the populations they serve and ensure
equity of access for all;
WHEREAS, libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new
worlds and become their best selves through access to technology,
multimedia content, and educational programs;
WHEREAS, in times of crisis, libraries, librarians, and library workers
play an invaluable role in supporting their communities both in person
and virtually;
WHEREAS, to adapt to our changing world, libraries are expanding
their resources and continuing to meet the needs of their patrons;
WHEREAS, libraries are cornerstones of democracy, promoting the free
exchange of information and ideas for all;
WHEREAS, libraries have long served as trusted and treasured
institutions for all members of the community regardless of race,
ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socio-
economic status;
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, and library workers are joining library
supporters and advocates across the nation to celebrate National
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Library Week;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor of the Village of Mount
Prospect, do hereby proclaim the week of April 4-10,, 2021 as
""NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK"
and I encourage all residents to visit the Mount Prospect Public Library
online to access resources and services. Because of you, Libraries
Transform lives and communities.
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk
Dated this 7t" day of April,, 2021
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