File #: 24-4284    Version: 1 Name: HONORING THE BERWYN PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THEIR CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 7/23/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 7/25/2024 Final action: 7/25/2024
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE BERWYN PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THEIR CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, in 1924, the Berwyn's Women Club pushed for the formation of a tax-supported public library; and WHEREAS, the next year, the dream of a public library came true with the appointment of Frederick Dole as President and Anna Skeels, who served as President of the Berwyn Women's Club, as Vice-President by Berwyn Mayor Frank Janda; and WHEREAS, in 1925, the Library Board held its first meeting, and by November, had obtained an anticipatory loan of $500 from the city to cover initial library expenses; and WHEREAS, by 1926, the library was flourishing and had amassed a collection of over 4,000 volumes of literature; and WHEREAS, in 1939, the new Berwyn City Hall provided the library with space for a Central Branch specifically designed for library use; and WHEREAS, in 1940, Berwyn librarians began going out to local schools to instruct children on the use of the library; and WHEREAS, in t...
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

HONORING THE BERWYN PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THEIR CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY

 

WHEREAS, in 1924, the Berwyn’s Women Club pushed for the formation of a tax-supported public library; and

 

WHEREAS, the next year, the dream of a public library came true with the appointment of Frederick Dole as President and Anna Skeels, who served as President of the Berwyn Women’s Club, as Vice-President by Berwyn Mayor Frank Janda; and

 

WHEREAS, in 1925, the Library Board held its first meeting, and by November, had obtained an anticipatory loan of $500 from the city to cover initial library expenses; and

 

WHEREAS, by 1926, the library was flourishing and had amassed a collection of over 4,000 volumes of literature; and

 

WHEREAS, in 1939, the new Berwyn City Hall provided the library with space for a Central Branch specifically designed for library use; and

 

WHEREAS, in 1940, Berwyn librarians began going out to local schools to instruct children on the use of the library; and

 

WHEREAS, in the 1960s, construction began on the South Branch of Library at 34th Street and Oak Park Avenue; and

 

WHEREAS, by the 1970s, the library began to evolve and changed services to address new needs of the population; and

 

WHEREAS, during the 1980s, the library began applying for annual state grants under the leadership of President Albert Korbel; and

 

WHEREAS, between 1990 and 1991, the number of library card holders grew by 10 percent; and

 

WHEREAS, in 2010, the Berwyn tradition “The Fairy Tale Ball” was first held at the library, allowing children and their families to explore storytelling in a new way; and

 

WHEREAS, as of the last few years, the library has continued to evolve to address the community and the development of new technologies; and

 

WHEREAS, the Berwyn Public Library is an essential public building to hold community events, distribute resources, and protect residents against severe weather or other emergencies; and

 

WHEREAS, the Berwyn Public Library has been an invaluable resource for expanding educational opportunities and community involvement for residents of all ages and backgrounds; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Berwyn Library and their contributions to the cultural and educational endeavors of the citizens of the City of Berwyn and Cook County should be recognized; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, do hereby honor The Berwyn Public Library on their Centennial Anniversary in 2024.

 

HOMENAJE A LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE BERWYN EN SU CENTENARIO

 

CONSIDERANDO QUE, en 1924, el Club de Mujeres de Berwyn impulsó la formación de una biblioteca pública financiada con impuestos; y

 

CONSIDERANDO QUE, al año siguiente, el sueño de una biblioteca pública se hizo realidad con el nombramiento de Frederick Dole como Presidente y Anna Skeels, quien se desempeñó como Presidenta del Club de Mujeres de Berwyn, como Vicepresidenta por el Alcalde de Berwyn, Frank Janda; y

 

CONSIDERANDO QUE, en 1925, la Junta de la Biblioteca celebró su primera reunión, y en noviembre, había obtenido un préstamo anticipado de $500 de la ciudad para cubrir los gastos iniciales de la biblioteca; y

 

CONSIDERANDO QUE, para 1926, la biblioteca estaba floreciendo y había acumulado una colección de más de 4,000 volúmenes de literatura; y

 

CONSIDERANDO QUE, en 1939, el nuevo ayuntamiento de Berwyn proporcionó a la biblioteca espacio para una sucursal central diseñada específicamente para el uso de la biblioteca; y

 

CONSIDERANDO QUE, en 1940, los bibliotecarios de Berwyn comenzaron a ir a las escuelas locales para instruir a los niños sobre el uso de la biblioteca; y

 

CONSIDERANDO QUE, en la década de 1960, comenzó la construcción de la Sucursal Sur de la Biblioteca en la Calle 34 y la Avenida Oak Park; y

 

CONSIDERANDO QUE, en la década de 1970, la biblioteca comenzó a evolucionar y cambió los servicios para abordar las nuevas necesidades de la población; y

 

CONSIDERANDO QUE, durante la década de 1980, la biblioteca comenzó a solicitar subvenciones estatales anuales bajo el liderazgo del presidente Albert Korbel; y

 

CONSIDERANDO QUE, entre 1990 y 1991, el número de titulares de tarjetas de biblioteca creció en un 10 por ciento; y

 

CONSIDERANDO QUE, en 2010, la tradición de Berwyn "El Baile de Cuento de Hadas" se llevó a cabo por primera vez en la biblioteca, permitiendo a los niños y sus familias explorar la narración de cuentos de una manera nueva; y

 

CONSIDERANDO QUE, a partir de los últimos años, la biblioteca ha continuado evolucionando para dirigirse a la comunidad y al desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías; y

 

CONSIDERANDO QUE, la Biblioteca Pública de Berwyn es un edificio público esencial para celebrar eventos comunitarios, distribuir recursos y proteger a los residentes contra el clima severo u otras emergencias; y

 

CONSIDERANDO QUE, la Biblioteca Pública de Berwyn ha sido un recurso invaluable para ampliar las oportunidades educativas y la participación comunitaria para los residentes de todas las edades y orígenes; y

 

AHORA, POR LO TANTO, SE RESUELVE, que la Biblioteca Berwyn y sus contribuciones a los esfuerzos culturales y educativos de los ciudadanos de la Ciudad de Berwyn y el Condado de Cook deben ser reconocidos; y

 

AHORA, POR LO TANTO, SE RESUELVE ADEMÁS, que el Presidente y la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Cook, en nombre de los residentes del Condado de Cook, por la presente felicita a la Biblioteca Pública de Berwyn en su Centenario en 2024.

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