Proclamation for Ontario Public Library Week 2025

Whereas October 19^th to 25^th, 2025, is celebrated across the province as “Ontario Public Library Week”; and

Whereas during this week, libraries and library partners raise awareness of the valuable role that libraries play in our lives and in our communities; and

Whereas the Arnprior Public Library serves as a community hub 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 “Libraries For Life” focusing on the role that libraries play in supporting individual and collective connections to the past and future of our communities, nations and civilizations; and

Whereas the Arnprior Public Library will be celebrating Ontario Public Library Week with a line-up of events and activities including an author visit by Peggy Blair October 25^th, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

Therefore I, Lisa McGee, Mayor, do hereby proclaim October 19^th to 25^th, 2025, as “Ontario Public Library Week” in the Town of Arnprior and encourage all residents to show their support for our local public library by visiting, not just this week, but all year long, and utilize the services that they have to offer.