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A PROCLAMATION OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAIMING APRIL 6th – 12th, 2025, 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 2025, "Wake Up and Read!" is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities: 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 are valuable to our patrons; and WHEREAS, with the support of our Mayor and City Council; we’re looking forward to the opening of our Animakerspace where the public can build, create and innovate in the fall of 2025; and
WHEREAS, libraries help change lives in their communities, serving people of every age, education level, ethnicity and physical ability; and
WHEREAS, more than 22,000 people have our city of San Bernardino library card; and WHEREAS, our San Bernardino Public Library has served our community for 134 years, Feldheym Central Library celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and if there is any city that can benefit from a free public library - it is here.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Mayor and the City Council of San Bernardino, do hereby proclaim April 6th- 12th, 2025 as National Library Week in the City of San Bernardino.
Presented on the 2nd Day of April 2025