National Library Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide.
Libraries are the heart of every community and our library helps our community thrive. At our library, people of all backgrounds come together for community meetings, lectures and programs, to do research with the assistance of a trained professional, to get help finding a job or to find homework help.
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.
National Library Week 2010 Proclamation
WHEREAS, libraries everywhere play a vital role in supporting the quality of life in their communities;
WHEREAS, our nation’s school, academic, public and special libraries make a difference in the lives of millions of Americans, today, more than ever;
WHEREAS, librarians are trained professionals, helping people of all ages and backgrounds find and interpret the information they need to live, learn and work in a challenging economy;
WHEREAS, libraries serve as crucial technology hubs for people in need of free Web access, computer training, and assistance finding job resources;
WHEREAS, libraries are part of the American Dream – places for opportunity, education, self-help and lifelong learning;
WHEREAS, library use is up nationwide among all types of library users, continuing a decade-long trend;
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating National Library Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that we, the Spring Lake Branch Library, proclaim National Library Week, April 11-17, 2010. We encourage all residents to visit the library this week to take advantage of the wonderful library resources available @ your library. Communities thrive @ your library.
