HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10 National Library Card Sign Up Month 2023PROCLAMATION NO. 10, SERIES OF 2023
National Library Card Sign-Up Month 2023
A Library Card is ELEMENTAL!
WHEREAS,libraries play a crucial role in the education and development of children, from
storytimes for preschoolers to college and career planning for high schoolers, fostering literacy
and a love of reading;
WHEREAS, libraries are welcoming and inclusive spaces for people of all backgrounds to learn
together and engage with one another across cultural, ethnic, generational, and economic lines,
strengthening the social fabric of the communities they serve;
WHEREAS,libraries strive to develop and maintain programs and collections that are as
diverse as the populations they serve and ensure equity of access for all. Libraries help people
of all ages navigate the complexities of life, providing access to research, information, and
government services that allow everyone to lead more productive and fulfilling lives;
WHEREAS,libraries contribute to a strong local economy by providing access to the technology
and training that are critical to the success of job-seekers, entrepreneurs, and students;
WHEREAS,in times of crisis, libraries and library professionals play an invaluable role in
supporting their communities both in person and virtually. The shared resources libraries offer
reduce the number of items households buy and dispose of, providing a simple way to save
money, conserve resources, and reduce waste;
WHEREAS,a library card sparks creativity and empowers all people to explore new passions
and interests and pursue a path of lifelong learning;
WHEREAS,libraries are cornerstones of democracy, promoting the free exchange of
information and ideas for all;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Kim Langmaid, Mayor, officially proclaim September
Library Card Sign-up Month in Vail, CO and encourage everyone to sign up for their own library
card today.
Dated this 5th day of September 2023.
Vail Town Council Attest:
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Kim Langmaid, Mayor Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk