From: Rieff, Kim
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: National Library Week: "There's more to the story." Date: April 25, 2023 3:08:26 PM
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Sent: April 25, 2023 3:06 PM
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Cc: Paul Watkins ; Dorothy Larson ; Tucker, Larry
Subject: National Library Week: "There's more to the story." [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Distinguished colleagues, may I respectfully put in a good word for our great library system, and to the fine staff, Library Foundation and Friends who make it all possible.
I had my first library card here in 1968 when I joined the city manager's staff. I did administrative support work for the library and worked closely with the legendary Librarian Dorothea Sheely, here for 30 years if memory serves.
Your libraries provide educational enrichment, of course, but also serve as a clearing house for community information, a sources of peace and quiet for patrons and a temporary refuge for some folks down on their luck - and in that regard I salute my great friend Natalie Basmaciyan for all she did for the central library and is doing in her current role in the city manager's office.
And then there is the Friends bookstore. Priceless bargains.
There certainly is more to the story
Thank you.
Philip F. Bettencourt
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