2024-2205 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2205
A resolution recognizing April 7-13,2024 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 30,477 library cardholders, circulating 573,611 physical and electronic items in
2023, welcoming 206,791 people into our two library locations and 158,491 to our
website's digital space, providing 790 programs for 26,273 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 7-13, 2024, 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 8, 2024 Motion by: Neeno
Second by: Miller
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
ABurdick X
Kevin M. Lahner, City Manager Jackson X
Marshick X
ATTEST: Miller X
rv��/ , // '',, Neeno X
t� Williams X
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimcz City Attorney
Proposed by: Interim Library Director
Prepared by: Interim Library Director