2023-2117 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2117
A resolution recognizing April 23 — 29, 2023 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 28,658 library cardholders, circulating 577,035 physical and electronic items in
2022, hosting 177,166 people, and providing 690 programs for 17,764 attendees, while
also maintaining a bookmobile and branch library; 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 23 — 29, 2023, 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: April 24, 2023 Motion by: Williams
Second by: Burdick
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
_ /f ` Benson X
�`-_ Burdick X
Rya cCue, Deputy City Manager Jackson X
Marshick X
ATTEST: 2,774)(46ar_ Miller X
Neeno X
Williams X
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Wald Klimczy , City Attorney
Proposed by: Library Director
Prepared by: Library Director