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PROCLAMATION OF
THE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAIMING APRIL 7 – 13, 2024, AS
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
WHEREAS, in observance of National Library Week, patrons are encouraged to visit one or more of the four San Bernardino Public Libraries, either in person or virtually at www.sbpl.org; and,
WHEREAS, the theme for National Library Week 2024, “Ready, Set, Library!,” promotes the idea that in our always-online world, libraries give us a green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what matters most. Find your crew at your library’s author talks, workshops, and book club; and,
WHEREAS, with the support of our Mayor and City Council, increased funding allowed for public service weekly hours to expand to 40 at each location, including a doubling of the three branch libraries' hours, in October 2021 with the addition of several full-time staff; and,
WHEREAS, besides patrons checking out books, doing research, using a PC or enjoying free Wi-Fi - we offer various free activities, such as pre-school story time, crafts, workshops, author visits, entertainment programs, literacy services and classes to help people improve their lives at no cost; and,
WHEREAS, our online services for remote learners, including eBooks and eAudiobooks, homework help via chat, and others were more valuable than ever to our patrons during the Covid-19 pandemic in the last few years; and, WHEREAS, libraries help change lives in their communities, serving people of every age, education level, ethnicity and physical ability; and, WHEREAS, approximately 20,000 people have our city of San Bernardino library card; and,
WHEREAS, our San Bernardino Public Library has served our community for 133 years and if there is any city that can benefit from a free public library - it is here.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT, the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, do hereby proclaim April 7th to 13th, 2024 as NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK.
Presented this 3rd day of April 2024