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STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
File #610-50
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:April 2, 2013
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Joni Pattillo, City Manager
SUBJECT:
National Library Week Proclamation
Prepared by Paul McCreary, Parks and Community Services Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present Library Manager, Lee Jouthas, with a Proclamation in recognition
of National Library Week, which is April 14 to 20, 2013.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report and present the proclamation for National Library Week.
Submitted By Reviewed By
Director of Parks and Assistant City Manager
Community Services
DESCRIPTION:
Library Manager Lee Jouthas will present a brief report updating the City Council about usage of
the Dublin Library as well as new programs and services.
This year the Dublin Library is celebrating the ten-year anniversary at the Civic Center location.
An Open House is scheduled for April 13, 2013.
During April 2013, the Library is also offering a ‘one city, one book’ program entitled, “Dublin
Reads.”
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proclamation
ITEM NO. 3.2
Page 1 of 1
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“National Library Week – April 14 – 20, 2013”
WHEREAS
, our nation’s school, academic, public and special libraries make a difference in the lives of millions of
Americans, today, more than ever;
WHEREAS
, librarians are trained professionals, helping people of all ages and backgrounds find and interpret the
st
information they need to live, learn and work in the 21 century;
WHEREAS
, libraries are part of the American Dream – places for opportunity, education, self-help and lifelong learning;
WHEREAS
, libraries play a vital role in supporting the quality of life in their communities;
WHEREAS
, libraries are a key player in the national discourse on intellectual freedom, equity of access, and narrowing the
“digital divide;”
WHEREAS
, the City of Dublin is commemorating the ten-year anniversary of the Dublin Library at its’ Civic Center location
with an open house event scheduled for April 13, 2013;
WHEREAS
, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating the National Library Week
theme, Communities Matter @ Your Library;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that he Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim April 14 – 20, 2013 as National Library
Week and encourages all residents to visit the library this week to take advantage of the wonderful resources available at your
Dublin Library.
DATED:
April 2, 2013 ______________________________ ______________________________
Mayor Sbranti Vice Mayor Biddle
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
Councilmember Hart Councilmember Haubert Councilmember Gupta