April 7th through 13th is National Library Week.
Libraries are at the heart of their cities, towns, schools and campuses, providing resources and programs that build strong communities. Today’s libraries strengthen their communities and transform lives through education and lifelong learning by providing access to the programming and services to ensure the community’s needs are being met. Be sure to visit Fort Scott Public Library during National Library Week, or anytime you need us.
Established in 2003 and held annually during National Library Week, National Library Workers Day celebrates the contributions of all library workers, including librarians, support staff and others who make library service possible every day. National Library Workers Day is a time to recognize library professionals for their expertise and leadership skills in transforming lives and communities through education and lifelong learning. The day also reminds the public that Libraries = Strong Communities, and provide users with endless opportunities for engagement, enrichment and development.
We encourage everyone to take a moment and thank our library workers for the services they provide and to remind all who depend on them that our city works, because our Fort Scott Public Library workers do!
In celebration of National Library Workers Day, the Board of Directors of the Fort Scott Public Library treated the staff to lunch on Tuesday, April 9, National Library Workers Day.
On Tuesday, April 2, Mayor Jeanie Parker issuedtwo proclamations. One to commemorate National Library Workers Day on April 9 and the second to commemorate National Library Week, April 7 through April 13.
Submitted by Martha Scott.