Georgia Library Day Proclamation
Governor Perdue proclaims March 10, 2010, Georgia Library Day! This is the day the Georgia Library Association, in cooperation with the Georgia Library Media Association and the Georgia Association for Instructional Technology, is holding its Georgia Library Legislative Day in Atlanta, during which librarians and other library advocates visit legislators face to face to urge them to support Georgia libraries.
Although you may be unable to be in Atlanta on March 10, we have made it possible for you to let your representatives know that libraries are the heart of Georgia communities and how libraries and librarians are making a difference every day to lives across Georgia, especially in times of economic distress.
Come to the Georgia Library Association library advocacy center to send e-mails to your representatives in Atlanta in support of Georgia public, college, and school libraries. It's an easy and effective way to show your support!
Not only have we provided information and the means to help you write and send your letter to your legislators on March 10, we welcome you to add your personal messages on why libraries are important to you and how they help you and your family.
Thanks for taking the time to support Georgia libraries!
Sincerely,
Carol Stanley
President, Georgia Library Association
Michael Dowling
Director, Chapter Relations Office
American Library Association
Information and directions for Library Day!
I’ve had a suggestion that we wear the same color for identification. How about RED?! I know we don’t have time to get this message out, but for those who want to, please wear red. Red scarf and red ties will do! I’ll be going shopping this evening if anyone wants to join me. : )
Agenda
8:45 A.M. Registration and refreshments – (Floyd Room, Floyd Building)
9:15 A.M. Remarks from Georgia Legislative Guests…
- Some have indicated they can come BEFORE 9, so get there early so they’ll have an audience! (Floyd Room, Floyd Building)
9:40 A.M. Address on Advocacy and Lobbying – Lyn Hopper, GPLS (Floyd Room, Floyd Building)
10:00 A.M. GROUP PICTURE Taken on the Capitol steps (outside if nice, inside if not) – David Baker, GPLS
10:15 A.M. Visit the Capitol to invite your legislators to lunch.
11:45 A.M – 1:30 P.M. – Box lunch with your legislator – (Floyd Room, Floyd Building)
Directions: To James "Sloppy" Floyd Building
The Floyd building is located directly northeast of the State Capitol in the block between Piedmont Avenue and Butler Street, facing Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Parking is available in the Pete Hackney lot on Butler Street. To access the Floyd Building, there is a bridge on the 5th level of the parking deck. Once you cross the bridge, take the stairs or elevator to the 3rd level to enter the Building. You will need to present a picture ID. The Floyd Room is on the 20th Floor.
For premium convenience, the Georgia State MARTA Station is located in the Floyd Building.
Traveling I-75/85 Southbound
Exit #248A Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive. Turn right onto Martin Luther King, turn right onto Butler Street (Jesse Hill Drive), then right into the Pete Hackney parking lot.
Traveling I-75/85 Northbound
Exit #246 Fulton Street. Turn right onto Fulton, then left onto Capitol Avenue. Cross over Memorial Drive turn right onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Turn left onto Butler Street (Jesse Hill Drive), then right into the Pete Hackney parking lot.
Traveling I-20 Westbound
Exit 258A Capital Avenue. Turn right onto Capital Avenue and follow to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and turn right. Go to the first traffic light and turn left onto Butler Street (Jesse Hill Drive). Parking deck is on the right.
Traveling I-20 Eastbound
Exit 256B Windsor/Spring Street follow straight on this street to Central Avenue (3rd traffic light). Turn left onto Central Avenue turn right on Memorial Drive. Go to second traffic light and turn left onto Capitol Avenue. Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Turn left onto Butler Street (Jesse Hill Drive). Parking deck is on the right.