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Baldwin Park and LA County Library mark National Library Week; staff outline spring and summer programs
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The council issued a proclamation recognizing April as National Library Week; LA County Library manager Irma Morales and youth librarian Amy Hennen outlined upcoming bilingual story times, teen programs, tech workshops and volunteer opportunities, citing strong recent attendance.
The Baldwin Park City Council on Wednesday read a proclamation declaring April 2026 National Library Week and recognized LA County Library staff for programming and community services.
Irma Morales, the Baldwin Park LA County Library community manager, thanked the council and outlined several upcoming programs: bilingual story time on April 25, a teen book-bridge program on April 17, the teen advisory board meeting on April 22, a new weekly teen Fridays program beginning April 24, and summer volunteer application dates from April 28 through May 16 for teens ages 14–17. Morales also highlighted a basic-tech workshop in early May and ongoing baby story time sessions.
Morales shared recent attendance numbers to illustrate library usage: “In January, we had 5,576 people come to the library. February was 5,540, and March was 5,899,” she said. She introduced new youth services librarian Amy Hennen, who briefly addressed the council and said she was eager to serve Baldwin Park’s young patrons.
Councilmembers thanked library staff and noted countywide library initiatives, including a May 31 George Takei book-signing event tied to a county reading program. No formal action was required; the proclamation recognized the library’s role in education, literacy and community services.
