{"id":169,"date":"2025-10-30T20:35:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T20:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/?p=169"},"modified":"2025-10-31T02:21:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T02:21:40","slug":"proclamation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/30\/proclamation\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Honors Friends of the Scotch Plains Library During National Friends Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In recognition of their lasting contributions to the community, <strong>Mayor Josh Losardo<\/strong> presented a formal proclamation honoring the <strong>Friends of the <a href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainslibrary.org\/\">Scotch Plains Public Library<\/a><\/strong> during <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ala.org\/united\/events_conferences\/folweek\">National Friends of Libraries Week<\/a><\/strong>, celebrated from October 19\u201325, 2025. The proclamation acknowledges the group\u2019s vital role in supporting the library\u2019s programs, expanding its resources, and enriching civic life in Scotch Plains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proclamation highlighted the many ways the Friends enhance library services. Through their fundraising efforts, the organization provides more than a dozen <strong>museum passes<\/strong> for residents, supports the library\u2019s popular <strong>Summer Reading Program<\/strong>, and helps grow the <strong>Youth Services collection<\/strong>. These initiatives, the proclamation noted, make the library a welcoming and dynamic place for residents of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"161\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/proclaimation2025_board\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/proclaimation2025_board-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1920&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Pixel 8&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1761678864&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.74&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;735&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.049997&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"proclaimation2025_board\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The Friends Board at the Town Meeting with the Proclamation&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Friends Board at the Town Meeting with the Proclamation&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/proclaimation2025_board-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/proclaimation2025_board.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Friends Board at the town meeting\" class=\"wp-image-161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/proclaimation2025_board-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/proclaimation2025_board-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/proclaimation2025_board-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/proclaimation2025_board-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/proclaimation2025_board-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-base-2-color\">The Friends Board at the Town Meeting with the Proclamation<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayor Losardo emphasized that the work of the Friends goes beyond financial support. \u201cOur library is a cornerstone of the community,\u201d the proclamation read, \u201cproviding opportunities for lifelong learning and connection. The Friends\u2019 volunteerism ensures those opportunities continue to flourish.\u201d He urged residents to recognize and thank the Friends for their ongoing dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proclamation also underscored the importance of well-funded libraries, noting that the Friends advocate tirelessly to ensure the <a href=\"https:\/\/scotchplainslibrary.org\/\">Scotch Plains Public Library<\/a> has the resources it needs. Their commitment to literacy, education, and access to information reflects the values that make Scotch Plains a vibrant and engaged community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library continue to welcome new members and supporters. Through their time, energy, and generosity, they demonstrate how volunteerism strengthens the community and ensures that the library remains a thriving center of learning and inspiration for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-base-2-color\">Proclamation<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Proclamation Recognizing<br>National Friends of Libraries Week\/<br>Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Whereas, the Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library raise money that<br>enables our library to serve all members of our community by purchasing more<br>than a dozen museum passes, funding the library\u2019s Summer Reading Program,<br>and providing new resources for the Youth Services collection;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><br>Whereas, the work of the Friends highlights on an on-going basis the fact that<br>our library is the cornerstone of the community providing opportunities for all to<br>engage in the joy of life-long learning and connect with the thoughts and ideas of<br>others from ages past to the present;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><br>Whereas, the Friends understand the critical importance of well-funded libraries<br>and advocate to ensure that our library gets the resources it needs to provide a<br>wide variety of services to all ages including access to print and electronic<br>materials, along with expert assistance in research, readers\u2019 advisory, and<br>children\u2019s services;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><br>Whereas, the Friends\u2019 gift of their time and commitment to the library sets an<br>example for all in how volunteering leads to positive civic engagement and<br>improvements in our community;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><br>Now, therefore, be it resolved that, Mayor Josh Losardo proclaims<br>October 19-25, 2025, as Friends of Libraries week in Scotch Plains, New Jersey,<br>and urges everyone to join the Friends of the Library and thank them for all they<br>do to make our library and community so much better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"162\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/proclaimation2025\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scotchplainsfriends.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/proclaimation2025-scaled.jpg?fit=2044%2C2560&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2044,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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