City of
Manhattan Beach
Procamation
(Whereas. libraries spark creativid; fel imagination, and inspire litelong learning, ollering a space there individuals of'allages can explore now idcas and be dramn to nen possibilities; and (Whereas libraries sere as tbrant commandy habs, connecting people with knowledge, teclmology; and resources while fostering civic engagement, critical thinking, and lilclong larning; and (Whereas, libraries provide fice and cquitable access to books, digital tools, and inmoratie programming; cusuring that all individuals-rogardless of background-hare the support ther need to leam, conned, and thric; and
(Wherer, libraries partner with schools, businesses, and organizations, connecting the dots to mavimize resources, increase elliciencs; and expand access to essential services, strongthening the entire communit; and
(herers. libraries epower job scckers, entreprencus, and lildlong larners be providing access lo resources, training, and opportunities that support carcer growth and cconomic saccess, and (Wherers, librarics nurture goung minds through story times, STEAM programs, and litcracy initiatives, lostering curiosit and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime; and lilraries protect the right to read, think, and explore without censorship, standing as champions of intellectal licedom and lice espression; and (Wherers, dedicated librarians and library workers provide welcoming spaces that inspire discoren; collaboration, and crcatiie for all; and
(Werenes, raries, Ibrarans, and brary workers across the county are joining together to crcate Vation Library Week under the theme "Find Your Jos".
Now. Therefore, (Be In Resclee hial I. Daid Lesser, Maso of the City of Manhattan Bcach, Calilornia, on behall olde Ch Council and de residents of Manhattan Beach, do hereby proclaim April 19, 2026 drough April 25, 2020, as
National Library Week:
and encourage all residents to visit then librart, esplore its resources, and cclebrate all the wass that the library helps our community lind jor:
Dated this 7'day of April, 2026.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Liza Tamura ayor David Lesser
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