HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 National Library Week " OFFICE OF SELECTMEN
SUZANNE E.BARRY,CHAIRMAN
JOSEPH PATO
MICHELLE L.CICCOLO
DOUGLAS M.LUCENTE TEL: (781)698-4580
JILL I.HAI FAX: (781)863-9468
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 glow and evolve in how 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, tech-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, creed,
ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or socio-economic status; and,
Whereas: libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating National
Library Week; and,
Whereas: Tuesday, April 10, 2018,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, THEREFORE, iflE, THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN of the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts do
hereby proclaim the week of April 8 to 14, 2018 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 WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands and caused the seal of Lexington to be affixed herewith
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