HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-19 ProclamationItem Number: 2.a.
a
CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
August 19, 2025
Library Card Sign Up Month
Attachments: Library Card Sign Up Month proclamation
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, libraries foster an informed and engaged public by supporting the freedom to read,
explore, and discover; and
Whereas, libraries provide lifelong learning opportunities for all ages, from early literacy
Storytimes to college and career readiness, workforce development, and personal enrichment;
and
Whereas, public, school, and academic libraries each play a unique and complementary role
in the educational ecosystem, and a public library card is a powerful tool in every student's
backpack, expanding access to books, technology, and support beyond the classroom; and
Whereas, a library card opens the door to creativity and empowers individuals to explore their
interests, develop new skills, and connect with their communities; and
Whereas, libraries bridge cultural, economic, and generational valleys by providing
supportive spaces where people of all backgrounds gather to learn, share, and grow; and
Whereas, the library serves in partnership with multiple community driven initiatives,
municipal departments, the Public Libraries of Johnson County, as well as state and national
organizations; and
Whereas, libraries develop collections, programs, and outreach that reflect the diverse needs
of the communities they serve, and work to ensure equitable access for all; and
Whereas, libraries play a critical role in helping people navigate life's complexities by
offering trusted information, digital access, and guidance on everything from housing and
healthcare to civic engagement; and
Whereas, shared library resources support sustainability by reducing waste, conserving
resources, and helping patrons save money.
Now, Therefore, 1, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim September 2025
to be
Library Card Sign Up Month
in Iowa City, Iowa. I encourage all residents to celebrate the power of reading, sign up for a
library card, and explore the many resources available through the Iowa City Public Library and
ICPL Bookmobile. &AAAA�
-e-&-
May6jQ
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 19th day of August 2025.