The following proclamation was issued at the June Dormont Borough Council meeting on June 2, 2025. It is reproduced here with permission.

PROCLAMATION 4, 2025
A PROCLAMATION OF THE BOROUGH OF DORMONT DESIGNATING JUNE 21, 2025 AS “DORMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY DAY”

WHEREAS, the Dormont Public Library began on May 8, 1936 at a meeting of the Kelton Parent-Teacher Association;
WHEREAS, during the fall 1939 election, Dormont residents voted to assist the library through public funds appropriated by Borough Council;
WHEREAS, the Dormont Public Library has long served as a trusted and treasured institution, officially incorporating in 1946; today, library workers continue to fuel efforts to better the Dormont community;
WHEREAS, the Dormont Public Library continues to fulfill its role in leveling the playing field for all who seek information and access to technologies;
WHEREAS, the Dormont Public Library offers more than books, offering opportunities for community engagement and delivering new services that more closely connect communities and their needs;
WHEREAS, the Dormont Public Library offers a variety of community programs and opportunities that allow individuals to meet their personal, educational, professional, and recreational needs;
WHEREAS, libraries have long served as trusted institutions, often the heart of their municipalities, schools, or academic campuses;
WHEREAS, libraries are a resource for all – regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or socio-economic status;
WHEREAS, libraries serve people of all ages, interests and backgrounds providing the resources and space to engage in life-long learning;
WHEREAS, on June 21, 2025 the Dormont Public Library will host a Summer Social to kick off the Summer Reading Program and provide a time for the community to gather and learn about the importance of libraries;

NOW THEREFORE, may it be resolved that the Borough of Dormont Council and Mayor does hereby proclaim June 21, 2025 as “Dormont Public Library Day” in recognition of the importance of the library in our community.
FURTHER, we commit to ensuring that Dormont continues to be a welcoming space for all people to gather and learn and thank the Dormont Public Library for setting such a great example in our community.