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SR 271

A Resolution recognizing the week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National Library Week" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carolyn Comitta and 13 co-sponsors

Designates the week of April 19–25, 2026 as National Library Week in Pennsylvania to formally recognize and honor libraries and their services.

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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Bill Summary · SR 271

Summary of SR 271 (Pennsylvania Senate)

Title

A Resolution recognizing the week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National Library Week" in Pennsylvania.

Purpose and Intent

  • To officially recognize and commend the value of libraries and library services within Pennsylvania.
  • To align the Commonwealth with the broader national observance of National Library Week, highlighting the role libraries play in education, community engagement, information access, literacy, and lifelong learning.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Designates a specific observance: the week of April 19–25, 2026 as National Library Week in Pennsylvania.
  • Serves as a formal expression of recognition by the Pennsylvania Senate, reinforcing the importance of libraries to residents, schools, and communities.
  • The resolution is a non-binding, ceremonial measure intended to acknowledge the contributions of libraries, librarians, and library supporters.

Affected Parties

  • Libraries across Pennsylvania (public, academic, school, and special libraries) and their staff.
  • Library users, including students, researchers, and general community members.
  • Local governments and library boards that may reference National Library Week in public communications and programming.
  • State legislators and policymakers recognizing the value of library services.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations (as of the 2026-04-17 action date).
  • Likely next steps: If advanced, the resolution could proceed to consideration by the full Senate and, if passed, could be transmitted to relevant state entities or publicized by libraries and media as an official observance.
  • Timing: The designation is specific to the 2026 National Library Week dates (April 19–25, 2026).

Supporting Details

  • Co-sponsors: The measure has multiple sponsors from both chambers and various districts, signaling broad bipartisan support for recognizing National Library Week.
  • Nature of measure: Ceremonial/recognitional; does not allocate funds or impose new requirements on libraries beyond official acknowledgment.

Practical Implications

  • The resolution provides a formal seal of approval and may be used by libraries in marketing, grants, or community outreach during National Library Week.
  • Encourages public awareness of library services, including access to educational resources, digital tools, and community programs.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to include potential impacts on library programming or provide a side-by-side comparison with National Library Week observances in other states.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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