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WHEREAS, libraries are vital community institutions that provide free and equitable access to information, resources, and opportunities for lifelong learning; and,
WHEREAS, for over a century, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has served as a cornerstone of knowledge, connection, and opportunity for residents of all ages; and,
WHEREAS, Love Your Library Month, now in its 10th year, is a countywide celebration recognizing the profound impact of libraries across Allegheny County and encouraging patrons to give back through charitable support; and,
WHEREAS, since its founding, the Love Your Library campaign has raised millions of dollars to strengthen and sustain library programs, with gifts from residents directly benefiting their neighborhood libraries; and,
WHEREAS, Love Your Library will once again take place during the month of September 2025 and all donations made to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and any library in Allegheny County in September will be generously matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation; and,
WHEREAS, the tenth anniversary of Love Your Library Month is both a celebration of what has been achieved through a decade of generosity and a call to continue investing in the institutions that inform, inspire, and unite us.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh honors Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, its staff, and the countless residents who, through their support, ensure that libraries continue to thrive as inclusive and essential institutions for generations to come.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the month of September, as “Love Your Library Month” in the City of Pittsburgh.