CALIFORNIA
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the Library, Arts & Culture Department will celebrate National Library Week, April 7 - 13, 2024; and
Whereas, this year's theme "Ready, Set, Library!" reminds our community that libraries offer the opportunity for everyone to connect with others, learn new skills, and pursue their passions, no matter where they are on life's journey from Storytime to Homework Help to creating in the MakerSpace; and Whereas, libraries have long served as trusted institutions, striving to ensure equitable access to information and services for all members of the community regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socio-economic status through programs like Computer Basics, English as a second language classes, Lunch at the Library and support for patrons from licensed social workers; and
Whereas, libraries are accessible and inclusive places that promote a sense of local connection, advancing understanding, civic engagement, and shared community goals through programs such as family programs, author talks, and include arts programming and public art such as exhibits in the Brand Gallery, ReflectSpace, and the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station; and Whereas, libraries play a pivotal role in economic development by providing resources and support for job seekers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, through resources such as JobNow, Learning Library Express, and LinkedIn Learning, thus contributing to local prosperity and growth; and Whereas, libraries are an essential public good and fundamental institutions in democratic societies, working to improve society, protect the right to education and literacy, and promote the free exchange of information and ideas for all; and
Whereas, our society demonstrates its commitment to our libraries by contributing to the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Trust on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Library Giving Day; and Whereas, we honor our library staff by marking Tuesday, April 9, 2024 as Library Workers Day, acknowledging their invaluable contributions; and
Whereas, we celebrate the innovation and dedication of libraries fostering connections in their communities on April 10, 2024, National Library Outreach Day, when we honor dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are;
Now therefore, I, Daniel Brotman, Mayor of the City of Glendale, proclaim April 7 - 13, 2024, as National Library Week
in Glendale, California, and invite Glendale residents to visit Library, Arts & Culture in person to check out a wide range of books, movies and music, engage in lifelong learning programming, and access technology.
And, to visit the library online at www.eGlendaleLAC.org to find eBooks, eMagazines and Newspapers to read, eMusic and eMovies to stream, and online classes from which to learn. back
Daniel Brotman, Mayor
March 26, 2024