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Posted on: April 12, 2024

[ARCHIVED] National Library Week

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We're all Drawn to the Library

Millions of people across the country visit their libraries every week. What’s the draw? Everything!

No matter where you find yourself on the roadmap through life’s journey—preparing for a new career, launching a business, or raising a family—your library provides an inclusive and supportive community where everyone belongs.

From young families stopping in for play and story time, to students meeting tutors, to seniors seeking tech help and everyone in between, libraries help us connect the dots from one part of our journey to the next. Chart your next literary adventure by browsing the stacks or joining a book club. Let an author color your imagination at an author talk, discover a new interest at a workshop, or trace your history with your library’s genealogy resources. Make your mark and get involved with your library by volunteering or spreading the word.

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week, April 6 - 12, 2025.

PROCLAMATION - TOWN OF GOFFSTOWN

WHEREAS, Libraries spark creativity, fuel imagination, and inspire lifelong learning, offering a space where individuals of all ages can explore new ideas and be drawn to new possibilities; and

WHEREAS, Libraries serve as vibrant community hubs, connecting people with knowledge, technology, and resources while fostering civic engagement, critical thinking, and lifelong learning; and

WHEREAS, Libraries provide free and equitable access to books, digital tools, and innovative programming, ensuring that all individuals—regardless of background—have the support they need to learn, connect, and thrive; and

WHEREAS, Libraries partner with schools, businesses, and organizations, connecting the dots to maximize resources, increase efficiency, and expand access to essential services, strengthening the entire community; and

WHEREAS, Libraries empower job seekers, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners by providing access to resources, training, and opportunities that support career growth and economic success; and

WHEREAS, Libraries nurture young minds through Storytimes, STEAM programs, and literacy initiatives, fostering curiosity and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime; and

WHEREAS, Libraries protect the right to read, think, and explore without censorship, standing as champions of intellectual freedom and free expression; and

WHEREAS, dedicated librarians and library workers provide welcoming spaces that inspire discovery, collaboration, and creativity for all; and

WHEREAS, Libraries, librarians, and library workers across the country are joining together to celebrate National Library Week under the theme "Drawn to the Library".

NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Select Board of the Town of Goffstown, County of Hillsborough, State of New Hampshire, by virtue of the authority vested in us, do hereby proclaim April 6th - 12th, 2025, as

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

with the theme of "Drawn to the Library." During this week, we encourage all residents to visit the Goffstown Public Library, explore its resources, and celebrate all the ways the library draws us together as a community.

GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS AND SEAL, this 24th day of March, in the Year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Twenty-Five.

SELECTBOARD
Peter Georgantas, Chairman
Mark T. Lemay, Vice Chairman
Jim Craig
Joshua Douglas
Richard Manzo

Attest: Cathleen Ball, TOWN CLERK, Town of Goffstown

Dianne Hathaway smiles in front of bookshelves, holding a Proclamation from Selectboard.

Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud are both smiling in this closeup.

Award-winning author and illustrator Raina Telgemeier and cartoonist and comic theorist Scott McCloud have been selected Honorary Chairs of the 2025 American Library Association’s National Library Week.

"Telgemeier and McCloud have partnered to create a one-of-a-kind graphic novel, The Cartoonists Club, that tells the story of Makayla, who is bursting with ideas but doesn’t know how to make them into a story, and Howard, who loves to draw but struggles to come up with ideas. These two new friends, shy Lynda, and inventive Art, come together to form The Cartoonists Club. Their beloved school librarian helps them discover the magic of comics, imagination, and their own storytelling powers. The result is a book where friendship is a work of art."

"..We wanted readers to know we all have talents, and together, we can overcome challenges to fully express ourselves. Libraries help so many people to find their unique talents.” ~ Raina Telgemeier

Indulge Your Love of Libraries with Themed Reading

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Celebration Days During National Library Week

Monday, April 7: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. The American Library Association (ALA) kicks off National Library Week with the release of its State of America's Libraries Report, including the list of Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2023.
Tuesday, April 8: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.
Wednesday, April 9: National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day), a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are.
Thursday, April 10: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries.

During National Library Week and year-round, visit in person, check out the bulletin boards and displays, and see the many events and programs we have planned for all ages on our calendar.

Because Librarians Stand Up For Your Right To Read