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Annika Wennerlund
5257 lrving Ave S
Minneapolis MN 55419

Dear Library Volunteer,

all-

Hennepin County Library staff and volunteers - do library work because we love it, and because we
know it nourishes minds, transforms lives, and builds community; however, it can be easy to think that our
diligent, sometimes quiet work goes unappreciated.
We

I am writing to assure you that your work as a Hennepin County Library volunteer
you and you do make a difference.

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appreciated. We do notice

57 percent of you work directly with library materials to feed readers. 16 percent of you help students of all ages
to increase graduation rates. 14 percent of you work with English language learners to encourage lifelong
learning and strengthen job skills. Together last year,2,O22 of you gave 86,498 hours to Hennepin County
Libra ry.

Thank you.

Whether you choose to volunteer with us because you love books, to complete required volunteer hours, to
help children learn, to test a new career path, or simply to give back by sharing your time and talents, I am
grateful. Your support improves our library system and deepens our community ties.
Tell us how we can enrich your volunteer experience at Hennepin County Library, and tellyour neighbors about
all the Library has to offer.
Public libraries remain a community resource unlike any other, and with you, we will continue to make ours
destination for reading, graduating, engaging, working and learning.
Sincerely,

L* 4.11.ryrc."
Lois Langer Thompson

Library Director