File #: RS2024-355   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/26/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 4/2/2024 Final action: 4/2/2024
Title: A resolution recognizing April 7 through 13, 2024, as National Library Week and celebrating the Nashville Public Library and its staff.
Sponsors: Brenda Gadd, Quin Evans-Segall, Emily Benedict, Joy Styles, Jordan Huffman, Burkley Allen, Sandy Ewing, Erin Evans, Jennifer Gamble, Bob Nash, Jason Spain, Sheri Weiner, Jeff Gregg, Zulfat Suara, Rollin Horton, Ginny Welsch, Jacob Kupin, Antoinette Lee, Russ Bradford, Thom Druffel, Tasha Ellis, Terry Vo, Kyonzte Toombs
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A resolution recognizing April 7 through 13, 2024, as National Library Week and celebrating the Nashville Public Library and its staff.

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WHEREAS, libraries play a crucial role in fostering literacy, providing access to information, promoting lifelong learning, and building community connections; and

WHEREAS, National Library Week, observed annually in April, is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support; and

WHEREAS, the success of the Nashville Public Library would not be possible without its staff and volunteers, who help people of all ages and backgrounds access and interpret the information they need to live, learn, and work in the 21st century; and

WHEREAS, the twenty branches of Nashville Public Library and the Main Library provide valuable resources for our community, offering a wide range of materials, programs, and services that enrich the lives of Nashvillians; and

WHEREAS, the impact and reach of Nashville Public Library workers extends beyond the library branches to provide access to collections, professional development, enriching programs, and vital resources through meaningful community partnerships with over 140 childcare centers, all Metro Nashville Public Schools, over 30 youth development organizations, dozens of senior centers, and hundreds of community centers and events across Metro Nashville; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognize National Library Week and express appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the Nashville Public Library staff.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as recognizing April 7 through 13, 2024, as National Library Week and encourages all residents to visit their Nashville Public Library branch, explore its offerings, and take advantage ...

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