2019 National Library Week Proclamation

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�46��,¢dR�NpSpipq�,�� ApIPo1LL IIS OFFICE OF SELECTMEN SUZANNE E.BARRY,CHAIRMAN JOSEPH N.PATO DOUGLAS M.LUCENTE JILL II.HAII TEL: (781)508-4580 MARK D.SANDEEN FAX (781)863-0458 Whereas; libraries create potential and possibilities within their communities, campuses and schools; and, Whereas; libraries level the playing field for all who seek information and access to technologies, and, Whereas; libraries continuously grow and evolve in haw they provide for the needs of every member of their communities, and, Whereas; libraries and librarians open up a world of possibilities through innovative programing, access to technology and the power of reading, and, Whereas; librarians are trained, inch-savvy professionals,providing technology training and access to downloadable content like e-books, and, Whereas; libraries support democracy and effect social change through their commitment to provide equitable access to information for all library users regardless of race, ethnicity, deed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or socia-economic status, and, Whereas; libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating National Library geek, and, Whereas; Tuesday, April 9,2089,has been designated as National Library Workers day in appreciation of their work, and, Whereas; Cary Memorial Library in Lexington,Massachusetts is located in the heart of the Town center and the library and library workers provide an invaluable service to the citizens of Lexington with compassion,understanding and professionalism. NOW III'R T'C)RE, WE, III BOARD OF,S"f I f C'IMEW of the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts do hereby proclaim the week of April 7 to q3, 20g9 as: National Library Week in the Town of Lexington and encourage all citizens to join us in recognizing the staff of the Cary Memorial Library and further encourage all citizens to visit Cary Memorial Library to take advantage of the wonderful library resources available. IN WANE,S" WHEREOF, we have set our hands and caused the seal of Lexington to be affixed herewith on the 27"'of March 20 q 9.