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Proclamation No. 12, Series of 2023
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 Iffe-long leaming and
connect with the thoughts and ideas of others from ages past to 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;
WHEREAS, the Friends have raised just under $27,000 this calendar year, to date, and $1,356 of that
came in response to our special appeal in April that was sent to new potential donors, asking if they might
consider a donation of $40 in celebration of our 40t' Anniversary; and,
WHEREAS, the Friends generosity in 2023 has allowed the library to offer and sustain the following
programs and services: One Book One Valley Community Read, StoryWalk at Bighorn Park in East Vail,
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens lunches for seniors, Tech Studio enhancements, Vail Valley Voices oral
history project, and the Digitization of the Vail Trail newspaper; and
WHEREAS, National Friends of Libraries Week is coordinated by United for Libraries, a division of the
American Library Association with over 4,000 members representing hundreds of thousands of library
supporters. United for Libraries supports those who govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise for
libraries, and brings together library trustees, advocates, friends, and foundations into a partnership that
creates a powerful force for libraries in the 21st century.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Mayor and Vail Town Council, October 15-21, 2023, 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.
Dated this 17"' day of October, 2023.
Vail Town Council Attest:
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