A great read.

Libraries are redefining spaces and bringing literature to open air! 🌳📚

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'Library advocates say that the process of banning books across the nation... run up hefty costs, often in the tens and hundreds of thousands of [taxpayer] dollars.'

#libraries #bookbans

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Looking to help young readers learn about Black history? Check out these great book recommendations from librarians, authors, and bookstore employees, including Carla Hayden Dr. Carla Hayden and award-winning children's author Meg Medina. n.pr/484jCsK

“…gen Z and millennials are using public #libraries , both in person and digitally, at higher rates than older generations.” 🧡

theguardian.com/books/2024/jan…

#SupportLibraries

Library joy is “being able to see people love their local library and just have the wholesome moments” 🧡

nytimes.com/2024/01/01/us/…

We believe #libraries hold the transformative power to ✨EDUCATE, INSPIRE, and CONNECT communities✨

As we enter 2024, will you invest in the life-changing power of the library through a donation to LWB US?

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Libraries hold the transformative power to educate, inspire, and connect✨

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Sending warm wishes for Happy Holidays from us to our incredible partners and community! ✨🧡✨

Thank you for making the world a better place by supporting public libraries! 📚 #HappyHolidays #SeasonsGreetings

Fight book bans. Sign our petition!

action.everylibrary.org/banning
#bookbans #bannedbooks

#Libraries are about freedom. ✨ The freedom to read. The freedom to think. The freedom to dream. Join us in making a difference today.

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#GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday 2023

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the #libraries and #museums of America. Thank you to all those who work year-round to make a difference in communities throughout the nation. From all of us at IMLS, happy Thanksgiving.

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NPR

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Astronaut José Hernández Wants Everyone to Reach for the Stars at Their Library. He credits #books with introducing him to the vastness and wonders of space as a kid. #libraries ilovelibraries.org/article/astron…

This is awesome!👏
Brooklyn Public Library #FreedomToRead

Report: “Florida Joins Conservative States Severing Ties with National Library Group” ow.ly/8THh50Q3rpq #libraries

NEW ALA REPORT:

✅Over 50% of Gen Z & Millennials visited a public library in the last year
✅Younger Americans using digital library resources at higher rates than previous cohorts
✅Young BIPOC patrons most impacted by digital wait times

More details: ala.org/news/press-rel…

“Single state prison systems censor more books than all schools and #libraries combined”

axios.com/2023/10/29/pri…