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“Books” are named by the Library service respondents as most important to the community. The rest of the top 10 are: <br />Internet access on Library computers; storytimes and helping young children learn reading skills; movies on DVD; offering <br />a public gathering place and community center open to everyone; printed copies of newspapers and magazines; classes and <br />events for children and families; a quiet place to read or study; reference and research help in person or by phone; and, tied <br />for 10 place: music on CD and wireless Internet access (wi-fi) for use with personal devices. <br />th <br /> <br />According to Library Director Connie Bennett, “These survey results show that Eugene Public Library successfully <br />understands and meets our community’s needs and expectations. This year, Eugene Public Library received a Star Library <br />rating, which means we’re in the top three percent of U.S. libraries for cost-effective delivery of key library services. That <br />national honor tells us we’re excelling by professional standards. Above and beyond that, though, it’s crucial to know we’re <br />in alignment with Eugeneans’ wishes.” <br /> <br />The Library invited people of all ages to complete the survey, which was available online, onscreen at Library computers, <br />and on paper, in a choice of English or Spanish. For more information about the survey, or to provide additional feedback, <br />contact the Eugene Public Library’s Customer Experience Manager LaVena Nohrenberg at 541-682-8314. <br /> <br />International Human Rights Day: December 10 <br />On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Human Rights Commission will join with communities <br />around the world to host an event to teach about and celebrate the Universal <br />Declaration of Human Rights. Attendees will gain insight into how the Universal <br />Declaration of Human Rights affects local issues and efforts to secure basic <br />needs, such as housing. The celebration will be held from 6 -8 p.m. in the <br />Bascom/Tykeson Room of the Eugene Public Library. <br /> <br />The International Human Rights Day event will feature a proclamation from <br />Mayor Kitty Piercy, a keynote address by Reverend Dan Bryant, and remarks <br />from Alley Valkyrie, Paulette Ansari, and Michael Carrigan. Entertainment will <br />be provided by NAACP ACT-SO students, folk musician Sam Brown, pianist <br />Priscilla Dantas, violinist Juli Kim, and singer Maggie Peake. There will also be <br />informational tabling by local service and advocacy agencies. <br /> <br />Refreshments will be served following the program. The International Human Rights Day Celebration is free and open to <br />the public and elected officials, and City staff are encouraged to attend. <br /> <br />For more information, visit eugene-or.gov/hrc or contact Equity and Human Rights Analyst Lindsey Foltz at <br />Lindsey.m.foltz@ci.eugene.or.us or 541-682-5619. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 <br />December 5, 2013 <br />