HomeMy WebLinkAbout20191315.tiffWHEREAS, our nation's libraries support free and open access to literacy programs, books,
computers, and other resources to help children and adults learn to find, evaluate, and use
information they need for jobs, health, housing, education, and other needs; and
WHEREAS, 86% of Colorado Libraries offer access to online homework assistance to help learners
bridge the learning gap and reach their school and career goals.; and
WHEREAS, Weld County's public, academic, school, and special libraries fulfill the crtical role of
providing tools to build a literate community for young children, their caregivers, parents and
educators; and
WHEREAS, Weld County's libraries offer general internet use training, as well as technical training
to help people apply for jobs, gain essential technology skills, and obtain crucial education and life -
changing opportunities as part of the 21St century workforce; and
WHEREAS, Weld County's public libraries are often the only free source of Internet access in their
communities, providing a vital link for residents to technology, information, and facts about the
world in which we live; and libraries provide a space for civic engagement and empowers their
communities to make informed decisions by providing free access to information which promotes
the free exchange of information and ideas for all; and,
WHEREAS, these roles fulfilled by Weld County's libraries support these cornerstones of
democracy.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of High Plains Library District, let it be resolved that the Board of
Count/ Commissioners does hereby proclaim April 7-13, 2019, as National Library Week. We,
encourage all residents to visit their local library and explore and engage with your librarians,
Because of you, libraries create strong communities.
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