(gentle hopeful music)
- I am thrilled and honored to present to you
The Institute of Museum and Library Services'
2022 National Medal Award winner,
the Wilmington Public Library.
- The most important thing that I've learned
from this library and witnessing how it moves is
that they're invested in investing in the community.
I really do appreciate how grassroots this library is.
- Yes. Mr. Jamar Rahming has been the visionary.
He has turned this whole place around.
We know the transformation was not easy,
but we are standing in a place right now
that is seen as a beacon of light and hope.
- Thank you, Delaware.
- Yes, it's been a hundred years.
Yes, the changes have been remarkable.
But do not sleep on this library
because if you think the transformation has been phenomenal,
just wait because they have only just begun.
(serene music)