HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08 Recognizing October 21-27 as National Friends of Libraries WeekTOWN OF VAIL
Proclamation No. 8, Series of 2018
Recognizing National Friends of Libraries Week
WHEREAS, Friends of Vail Public Library raise money that enables our library to move from
good to great -- providing the resources for additional programming, much needed equipment,
support for children's summer reading, and special events throughout the year;
WHEREAS, the work of the Friends highlights on an on-going basis the fact that our library is
the cornerstone of the community providing opportunities for all to engage in the joy of life-long
learning and connect with the thoughts and ideas of others from ages past to the present;
WHEREAS, the Friends understand the critical importance of well funded libraries and advocate
to ensure that our library gets the resources it needs to provide a wide variety of services to all
ages including access to print and electronic materials, along with expert assistance in
research, readers' advisory, and children's services;
WHEREAS, the Friends' gift of their time and commitment to the library sets an example for all
in how volunteerism leads to positive civic engagement and the betterment of our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED the Mayor and Vail Town Council do hereby
recognize October 21-27, 2018, as National Friends of Libraries week in Vail, Colorado and
urge everyone to join the Friends of the Library and thank them for all they do to make our
library and community so much better.
Read and approved this 16th day of October, 2018.
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