A YUM Publication
No. 6 Vol. 11
NOVEMBER 2024
Friends of the Little Falls Library Recognized During National Friends of Libraries Week
By Tina Pappas ublic libraries were honored recently in the Township where Mayor James Damiano issued a proclamation during the Township Council meeting for National Friends of Libraries Week, which celebrates Friends of the Library groups throughout the U.S., by raising awareness and increasing membership. With the Friends of the Little Falls Library members on-hand, Damiano presented the group with a certificate during a ceremony on Oct. 21 and proudly recalled spending "quite a bit of time at the library while growing up." "The library has gotten exponentially better in recent years," he said. During his proclamation, Damiano stated that libraries are essential to the educational, social and cultural fabric of communities, with the right to free access to knowledge, information, and resources that empowers people of all ages and backgrounds. "The Friends of the Library groups across the nation, including our own Friends of the Little Falls Library, play an indispensable role in supporting, enhancing and advocating for the mission of services at all local libraries," he added. Damiano also stated that Friends of the Library groups are instrumental in fundraising efforts that provide much needed financial resources, enabling libraries to expand their programming, services and collections beyond the limitations of public funding. He emphasized that the contributions of the Friends of the Libraries not only provide material benefits, but also foster a culture of volunteerism, engagement, and community spirit that strengthens the library's role as a welcoming space. He also touted National Friends of Libraries Week for offering an opportunity for the Little Falls community to recognize the important work of the Friends of the Little Falls
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Photo provided by The Township of Little Falls Mayor James Damiano issued a proclamation for National Friends of Libraries Week in Little Falls. Pictured is Damiano and the Township Council, along with members of the Friends of the Little Falls Library at the recent Township Council meeting on Oct. 21.
Library, and to encourage others to join them in supporting the library's mission. "And whereas, the continued success of the Little Falls Public Library is directly tied to the commitment and passion of the Friends of the Library, whose efforts make a lasting difference in the lives of our residents," he further
stated. Damiano also proclaimed the week of Oct. 20 to Oct. 26, 2024 as National Friends of Libraries Week in the Township and encouraged all residents to celebrate the contributions of the Friends of the Little Falls Library and actively support the Little Falls Public Library in any way they can.