HomeMy WebLinkAboutOct 16-22 Natl Friends of Library Week e
Proclamation
• Friends of the Ashland Public Library support our library to achieve any and all
® of its goals and raise money that enables our library to move from good to great
by providing the resources for additional programming, much needed equipment,
support for children's summer reading, and special events throughout the year.
• The work of the Friends highlights the fact that our library is a cornerstone of the
community providing opportunities for all to engage in the joy of life-long
learning and connection with the thoughts and ideas of others from ages past to
the present.
• The Friends understand the critical importance of well funded libraries and
advocate to ensure that our library gets the resources it needs to_provide a wide
variety of services to all ages including access to print and electronic materials,
along with expert assistance in research, readers' advisory, and children's
services.
The Friends' gift of their time and commitment to the library sets an example for
all in how volunteerism leads to positive civic engagement and the betterment of
our community.
THEREFORE, the City Council and Mayor, on behalf of the citizens of Ashland, do
hereby proclaim October 16 - 22, 2011 as:
National Friends of the Library Week
in the City of Ashland, and I urge all people to join the Friends of the Library and
thank them for all they do to make our library and community so much better.
Dated this 18th d v of October, 2011
oh tromberg, Mayor
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder S
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