A Letter from Laura Bush on National
Library Week, April 13-19
WASHINGTON, DC (April
1, 2008)--The Institute of Museum and Library
Services wishes to share with our colleagues the following
letter from Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States.
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Dear Friends,
The 50th anniversary of National Library
Week is a marvelous occasion for all Americans! I am delighted
to send greeting to readers, aspiring readers, librarians
and library patrons throughout the United States.
Libraries make an important difference to
our nation. America's business, education and creative
pursuits run on the fuel of information and imagination
that libraries provide. Libraries strengthen our nation
by enlightening readers to the interesting and exciting
world around them and promoting a love of lifelong learning.
At the heart and soul of every library is the librarian.
My thanks and admiration go to these dedicated
individuals for all they do to enrich their communities
and the nation.
I am proud of President Bush's commitment
to America's libraries. He has increased funding for the
Institute of Museum and Library Services to recruit and
educate the next generation of librarians.
You can help our nation's libraries, too!
Ask your local librarian about ways you can volunteer
and contribute. And, in the words of this year's theme,
invite your friends to come with you to "Join The
Circle Of Knowledge @ Your Library."
President Bush and I send our best wishes
for an interesting and enjoyable National Library Week.
Happy Reading!
Sincerely,
Laura Bush
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