Mayor proclaims National Library Week as Temple library reports high use

Apr 17, 2026

Mayor Timothy A. Davis presented a proclamation recognizing National Library Week; Elizabeth Page, director of library and museum services, reported about 183,000 visitors and nearly 20,000 program participants over the past year and thanked 34 staff members and volunteers.

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Mayor Timothy A. Davis read a proclamation declaring April 19–25, 2026 as National Library Week and urged residents to visit Temple Public Library. Elizabeth Page, director of library and museum services, accepted the proclamation and highlighted the library's impact: "Over the past year, we welcomed about 183,000 visitors and the library had almost 20,000 program participants," Page said, and she thanked staff and volunteers for their contributions.

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