National Library WeekPROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
WHEREAS, libraries are the heart of their communities, campuses and schools; and
WHEREAS, librarians work to meet the changing needs of their communities, including providing
resources for everyone and bringing services outside of library walls; and
WHEREAS, libraries and librarians bring together community members to enrich and shape the
community and address local issues; and
WHEREAS, librarians are trained, tech -savvy professionals, providing technology training and access
to downloadable content like e- books; and
WHEREAS, libraries offer programs to meet community needs, providing residents with resume
writing classes, 24/7 homework help and financial planning services to teens applying for student loans
to older adults planning their retirement; and
WHEREAS, libraries continuously grow and evolve in how they provide for the needs of every
member of their communities; and
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating
National Library Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William L. Manuel, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the
Village of North Palm Beach, do hereby proclaim April 14th — 20th 2013, as
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
in the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida and encourage all residents to visit the library this week to
take advantage of the wonderful library resources available at your library. Communities matter at
your library.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Village of
North Palm Beach to be affixed this 11th day of April, 2013.
William I, Manuel, ayor
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