7/24/2019 Library Lovers Proclamation

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WHEREAS, in Montgomery County, library customers used library services 24 milliontimes, including: asking questions; attending programs; receivingliteracy training; checking out books, e-books, and DVDs; usingadaptive and innovative technologies; printing, copying; using ameeting room; reading materials inside a library; getting a new librarycard; using a computer to apply for a job; or visiting a library branch orthe library website; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County is committed to providing state-of-the-art libraryfacilities and new models of service, such as the ACE program andcommunity outreach, while updating facilities through the CIP refreshprogram; and

WHEREAS, libraries respond to the needs of diverse populations by providing relevantand inspiring collections and by building community through facilitiesthat foster civic engagement and learning; and

WHEREAS, libraries support a competitive workforce with basic literacy programs, up-to-date technologies and other resources to help children and adultslearn to find, evaluate and use information they need for their jobs,health, education and other needs; and

WHEREAS, in a world undergoing constant change, libraries provide enduring andinnovative connections to the past and future of our communities,nations and civilizations; and

WHEREAS, the Library Board, the Friends of the Library and Montgomery CountyPublic Libraries join communities across the country in celebrating

Library Lovers Month;

NOW, THEREFORE, DO WE, Isiah Leggett as County Executive, and Nancy Floreen as CouncilPresident , hereby proclaim February 2016

LIBR RY LOVERS MONTH

in Montgomery County. We urge everyone to visit libraries and thank a librarian for making thisunique and wonderful institution possible