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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, City State Officials Celebrate National Library Week with the Grand Reopening of Lawncrest Library

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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will lead the grand reopening of Lawncrest Library on April 10, 2025, coinciding with National Library Week celebrations. The event underscores the city's commitment to improving community resources and promoting literacy among residents. Local officials, including Senator Sharif Street and representatives from the Free Library of Philadelphia, will attend the ceremony. Parker highlighted the importance of libraries in providing access to information and fostering lifelong learning.

The reopening features renovations funded through Community Ventures, aimed at transforming the library into a more accessible and inviting space. This initiative reflects the city's ongoing efforts to strengthen public libraries as essential community hubs. With increasing demand for educational resources, the Lawncrest Library aims to serve as a catalyst for community engagement and literacy initiatives. Parker's leadership in this event emphasizes the significance of supporting public libraries in Pennsylvania.

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