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Rowlett proclaims September 2025 as Library Card Sign‑Up Month
Summary
Councilmember Marvin Gibbs read a proclamation recognizing September as Library Card Sign‑Up Month and highlighted library programs for children and families; council encouraged residents to obtain library cards and use library resources.
Marvin Gibbs (speaker 14) read and presented a proclamation declaring September 2025 as Library Card Sign‑Up Month in Rowlett, noting the American Library Association's campaign and local programs that support early literacy and lifelong learning. "Library Card Sign up Month is celebrated each September ... a great time to remind parents to make sure that their youngsters are equipped with the most important school supply of all, a library card," Gibbs said.
The proclamation cited libraries' roles in education, job search support and digital access. The library director, Laura Turner, and members of the library board were introduced and council encouraged residents to visit the library for story times and youth programming. No formal council action was required; the proclamation was ceremonial.
