2025-2324FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2324
A resolution recognizing April 6-12, 2025 as “National Library Week”
in the City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, “National Library Week” is a time to celebrate the many contributions of our
nation’s libraries, library workers, and the communities they serve; and,
WHEREAS, the City’s first library began in 1865 serving the Young Men’s Association; in
1884 was adopted by the City and officially became a community library, and was officially
renamed the Hedberg Public Library in 1996 following extensive renovations; and,
WHEREAS, libraries have long served as trusted and treasured institutions for all
members of the community regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or socio-economic status; and,
WHEREAS, libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new worlds and become
their best selves through access to technology, multimedia content, and educational
programs; and,
WHEREAS, the mission of Hedberg Public Library is to build community by providing
inviting spaces to discover, share, create, and connect, and to hold dear the values of
Inclusion, Respect, Access, Innovation, Service, and Excellence; and,
WHEREAS, the library continues to provide first-rate service to the citizens of Janesville
and its 32,026 library cardholders, circulating 564,355 physical and electronic items in
2024, welcoming 224,384 people into our two library locations and 208,749 to our
website’s digital space, providing 724 programs for 25,859 attendees, while also
maintaining an active bookmobile; and,
WHEREAS, the citizens of Janesville love their library and are very proud of the resources
and services the library provides to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of
Janesville does hereby affirm and proclaim April 6-12, 2025, as National Library Week,
and during this week, encourages all residents to visit their library to access resources
and services and connect with their library.
ADOPTED:
APPROVED:
Kevin M. Lahner, City Manager
ATTEST:
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Library Director
Prepared by: Assistant Library Director
Motion by:
Second by:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Burdick
Jackson
Marshick
Miller
Neeno
Squire
Williams
March 24, 2025 Neeno
Squire
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Resolution 2025-2324
Final Audit Report 2025-03-25
Created:2025-03-25
By:Elizabeth Lopez (lopeze@janesvillewi.gov)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAuoiync3IkQ9awyKWXEf1afs4WBnm_eYF
"Resolution 2025-2324" History
Document created by Elizabeth Lopez (lopeze@janesvillewi.gov)
2025-03-25 - 2:02:52 PM GMT
Document emailed to Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) for signature
2025-03-25 - 2:02:56 PM GMT
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2025-03-25 - 6:28:26 PM GMT
Document e-signed by Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov)
Signature Date: 2025-03-25 - 6:28:46 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Document emailed to Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) for signature
2025-03-25 - 6:28:47 PM GMT
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Document e-signed by Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov)
Signature Date: 2025-03-25 - 7:27:52 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Agreement completed.
2025-03-25 - 7:27:52 PM GMT