Proclamations, Opinions, Awards - Historical - 4/11/2018
CITY OF GLENDALE
WHEREAS, libraries are the heart of our communities; and
WHEREAS, librarians and library staff work to meet the changing needs of our
communities, including providing resources for everyone and expanding services beyond
library walls; and
WHEREAS, librarians and library staff are tech-savvy professionals, providing
technology training, job search assistance and access to downloadable content like
e-books and downloadable media; and
WHEREAS, Glendale libraries enable citizens to transform their lives by offering
programs to meet our community’s needs: resume-writing classes for residents, 24/7
access to homework and tutorial help for students, retirement planning for
older adults starting a second career; and
WHEREAS, at its three libraries last year – Velma Teague, Foothills, and Main - the
Glendale Public Library system had over 550,000 visitors; circulated nearly 1.6 million
items, provided over 100,000 public computer-use sessions, and offered 2,200 free
community programs attended by 55,000 customers to encourage literacy and access to
life-long learning; and
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library staff, and their advocates across America are
celebrating National Library Week in support of the American Library Association’s
Libraries Lead Campaign.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jerry P. Weiers, Mayor of the City of Glendale, Arizona on
behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim April 8-14, 2018, as
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
The 2018 National Library Week celebration marks the 60th anniversary of the first
event, sponsored in 1958. I encourage all residents to visit the library this week, to sign
up for a free library card, and to take advantage of the wonderful resources available at
the Glendale Public Library.
In witness hereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 11th day of April 2018.
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MAYOR
Attest:
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CITY CLERK