A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Hercules Recognizing the Month of September as Library Card Sign-up Month WHEREAS, libraries and librarians play a crucial role in the education and development of children; and WHEREAS, librarians are literacy experts, offering everything from preschool story time to summer reading programs that sustain school-year learning; and WHEREAS, libraries provide a learning environment that fosters joyful exploration, encouraging students to research subjects that they are genuinely curious about; and WHEREAS, librarians create welcoming and inclusive spaces for people of all backgrounds to learn together and engage with one another; and WHEREAS, librarians provide a variety of books and resources to serve everyone in the community, making knowledge and ideas available so that people have the freedom to choose what to read; and WHEREAS, a library card empowers all people to pursue their dreams, explore new passions and interests, and find their voice; and WHEREAS, libraries are constantly transforming to deliver new services that connect closely with community needs, even during a pandemic.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor Dion Bailey, along with my fellow Councilmembers proclaim the month of September as Library Card Sign-up Month in Hercules, California, and encourage everyone to sign up for their own library card today. _______________________
Mayor Dion Bailey