Bill Text: CA SCR150 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: National Librarian Day.
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2026-05-11 - Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 57, Statutes of 2026. [SCR150 Detail]
Download: California-2025-SCR150-Chaptered.html
Senate Concurrent Resolution
No. 150
CHAPTER 57
Relative to National Librarian Day.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
May 11, 2026.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SCR 150, Choi.
National Librarian Day.
This measure would recognize April 16 as National Librarian Day in California.
Digest Key
Fiscal Committee: NOBill Text
WHEREAS, April 16, celebrated during National Library Week, is recognized nationwide as National Librarian Day; and
WHEREAS, California has a distinguished library history dating back to 1850, when the Legislature established the California State Library to serve the needs of lawmakers and the public; and
WHEREAS, The California State Library, founded in 1850, stands as one of the oldest state libraries west of the Mississippi River and has served as a vital repository of California’s legislative, historical, and cultural records; and
WHEREAS, The California public library system expanded significantly beginning in 1956 following the adoption of the federal Library Services Act, promoting equal access to information for residents in urban, suburban, and rural communities; and
WHEREAS, Today, more than 1,100 public library branches across the state serve millions of residents annually, offering free access to books, digital resources, literacy programs, workforce training, language services, and civic education; and
WHEREAS, California librarians have long championed intellectual freedom, equitable access to information, technological innovation, and the preservation of the state’s diverse cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, Librarians across California provide essential services to seniors, veterans, students, immigrants, job seekers, and underserved communities, strengthening democratic participation and informed citizenship; and
WHEREAS, California’s libraries have evolved from traditional book repositories into modern community hubs offering digital literacy instruction, broadband access, disaster recovery information, and safe gathering spaces; and
WHEREAS, Librarians have played critical roles during times of crisis, including wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring continued public access to information and community resources; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes April 16 as National Librarian Day in California and honors the librarians and library workers throughout the state for their dedication, professionalism, and service to the people of California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages all Californians to visit their local libraries, participate in National Library Week activities, and express appreciation for librarians who enrich communities through knowledge, service, and stewardship of information; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
