Ontario Public Library Week

Whereas October 17-23, 2021 is being celebrated across the province as Ontario Public Library Week; and
Whereas during this week, libraries and library partners raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in our lives; and
Whereas the Arnprior Public Library serves as a center for lifelong learning and plays a vital role in helping citizens of all ages access the information and tools that they need to live, learn and work; and
Whereas the board, staff and volunteers of the Arnprior Public Library provide a vital service to our community; and
Whereas this year the theme for Ontario Public Library Week is “One Card, One Million Possibilities; and
Whereas in a world undergoing constant change, public libraries provide enduring connections to the past and future of our communities, nations and civilizations.
Now Therefore, I, Walter Stack, Mayor of the Town of Arnprior, Do Hereby Proclaim October 17-23, 2021 as Ontario Public Library Week in the Town of Arnprior and encourage residents to show their support for their public library, not just this week, but all year long, and utilize the services they have to offer.