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Birmingham City Council proclaims National Library Week and honors local STEM scholars and track teams
Summary
At its April 21 meeting the council proclaimed April 19–25 National Library Week, heard remarks from Birmingham Public Library Executive Director Janine Langston, and unanimously adopted resolutions honoring Southampton K–8’s Storm Sentinels and Jackson Olin High School relay teams for national and regional achievements.
The Birmingham City Council opened its April 21 meeting by noting National Library Week (April 19–25, 2026). Mayor Woodfin read a proclamation praising the Birmingham Public Library system for protecting intellectual freedom and providing equitable access to books, digital tools and programming across neighborhoods.
Janine Langston, executive director of the Birmingham…
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