HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item - 2025-04-01 - Number 04.2 - Proclamation - National Library Week 4.2
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Proclamation
GREGG� National Library Week
WHEREAS, libraries spark creativity,fuel imagination,and inspire lifelong learning,offering a space where
individuals of all ages can explore new ideas and be drawn to new possibilities; and
WHEREAS, libraries serve as vibrant community hubs, connecting people with knowledge, technology,
and resources while fostering civic engagement, critical thinking, and educational growth; and
WHEREAS, libraries provide free and equitable access to books, digital tools, and innovative programming
and events, ensuring that all individuals — regardless of background — have the support they need to
learn, connect, and thrive; and
WHEREAS, libraries partner with schools, businesses, and organizations, connecting the dots to maximize
resources, increase efficiency, and expand access to essential services, strengthening the entire
community; and
WHEREAS, libraries adapt to the ever-changing needs of their communities, developing and expanding
collections, programs, services and events that are as diverse as the populations they serve; and
WHEREAS, libraries nurture young minds through storytimes, STEAM programs, and literacy initiatives,
fostering curiosity and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime; and
WHEREAS, libraries protect the right to read, think, and explore without censorship, standing as
champions of intellectual freedom and free expression; and
WHEREAS, dedicated librarians and library workers provide welcoming spaces that inspire discovery,
collaboration, and creativity for all; and
WHEREAS, Lake Oswego residents have a long history of strong support for public libraries, library
workers, and library volunteerism, including the Lake Oswego Reads program; and
WHEREAS, library supporters and advocates across the nation are joining together to celebrate National
Library Week;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that we, the esteemed Lake Oswego City Council, do hereby proclaim
April 6 - 12, 2025, as National Library Week. During this week, we encourage all residents to visit their
library, explore its resources, engage with its events, and celebrate all the ways that the library draws us
together as a community and helps to cultivate an exceptional quality of life for everyone in Lake Oswego.
Joseph M. Buck, Mayor
April 1, 2025
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