[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 6, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4383]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK AND NATIONAL LIBRARY OUTREACH DAY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
celebrate National Library Week and National Library Outreach Day. This 
week is dedicated to promoting the importance of our local libraries.
  Our libraries serve as a place to connect. Some use the library as a 
place to connect to the internet. Others may use it as a place to 
connect with new ideas or classes. Most importantly, our libraries 
connect our communities.
  Today's focus, National Library Outreach Day, otherwise known as 
National Bookmobile Day, highlights the important outreach activities 
conducted by our local libraries.
  Bookmobiles and other outreach events hosted by our libraries connect 
individuals who otherwise might not be able to access a local library. 
From events at elementary schools to senior living centers, these 
services are essential to our community.
  Madam Speaker, I encourage you all to make a visit to your local 
library this week and thank the librarians for the work that they do.

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