By Julie F.

Libraries work because we do! Today is National Library Workers Day, part of the ongoing celebration of National Library Week taking place from Sunday, April 6 through Saturday, April 12. On January 25, 2003, a resolution was proposed:

“That in order to recognize the hard work, dedication, and expertise of library support staff and librarians that the Tuesday of National Library Week be designated National Library Workers Day; and, that on that day, interested library workers, library groups, and libraries should advocate for better compensation for all library workers and, if the day coincides with Equal Pay Day, these individuals, groups, and libraries should recognize both days together.”

Every day, Howard County Library System workers are busy using their specialized expertise and skills to serve our community and facilitate our mission as your place to learn, grow, and connect. HCLS offers all members of the community an opportunity to transform their lives through education and lifelong learning. From Project Literacy to kindergarten visits, from book clubs for adults to crafting classes for teens, there is something for everyone at the library, and HCLS staff makes it happen. In service of our vision for an empowered community where all people reach their potential, we are committed to helping you meet your goals and actively seeking ways to partner with the community.

National Library Workers Day is a great time to see what’s new at the library! If you stop by a branch or our administrative offices this week, please take a moment to thank a member of our talented, hardworking team and to highlight the critical role library workers play in keeping our libraries running.

Julie is an instructor and research specialist at HCLS Miller Branch who finds her work as co-editor of Chapter Chats very rewarding. She loves gardening, birds, crime and espionage fiction, all kinds of music, and the great outdoors.