The Cobb County Public Library was named Library of the Year by the Georgia Public Libary Service (GPLS).
According to the GPLS press release announcing the award:
The annual Georgia Public Library Awards honor the outstanding achievements of public library leaders, staff, and champions. This year, we celebrate Cobb County Public Library; Alan Harkness, director of Chattahoochee Valley Libraries; Lydia Hahne, business manager at Hall County Library System; Michael Thurmond, chief executive officer of Dekalb County; and Kathryn Ames, former director of Athens Regional Library System.
“Strong public libraries are essential to a prosperous state, and this year’s honorees showcase the vital role that public libraries play in post-pandemic recovery, competitiveness, and resilience throughout Georgia,” said Vice Chancellor for Archives and Libraries and State Librarian Julie Walker. “Our public libraries are a model of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.”
“These award winners, along with so many others who received nominations, exemplify creativity, vision, and flexibility in adapting to the needs of a rapidly-changing world,” said Walker. “They continue to shine as community anchors across the state.”
The announcement stated:
Cobb County Public Library (CCPL) has been recognized as Library of the Year for its commitment to serving its community by partnering with numerous organizations within its county and statewide, and for efforts to expand access to materials and essential services to its community.
“The Cobb County Public Library prides itself with providing excellent, responsive service to enrich people’s lives, support lifelong learning, build and enhance our communities,” said Georgia State Senator Michael Rhett for the news release. “The library meets the needs of patrons across school systems, the county, and beyond by providing high-quality services for early and adult learning literacy, hotspot…
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