For anyone in #Chicago, here's an opportunity to stand up for your public library and fight against the devastating proposed cuts: https://www.afscmelocal1215.org/event/local-1215-city-hall-finance-committee-meeting-2/? Be a #LibraryDefender!

Last night's #elections lesson: change is possible! Start where you're at, which includes your local library board!
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helps folks do this with candidate training. Learn more in this newsletter & at the Dec. 4 open house! https://librariesforthepeople.substack.com/p/for-the-people-newsletter-vol-xxxiii #libraries #LibraryDefender

Keep the #NoKings energy going--locally! Become a #LibraryDefender by getting involved in your #FriendsOfTheLibrary group and protect #IntellectualFreedom and access to knowledge! Learn how in this Friends of the Library 101 Zine! http://www.librariesforthepeople.org/resources#fol101

Syphoning funds from the public library for the police department is not a good move. Would love to hear more from any #LibraryDefender folks in Wisconsin. https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/06/03/menomonee-falls-diverts-300k-from-library-to-police-budget/

For anyone who loves libraries, now's the time to let that love inspire you to become a #LibraryDefender. Check out the latest newsletter from For The People (https://www.librariesforthepeople.org/) to learn about ways to strengthen and defend public libraries! https://substack.com/@librariesforthepeople/p-164914142

And more along those lines today, for anyone ready to be a #librarydefender : https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/warren-supervisors-vote-not-to-renew-funding-agreement-with-samuels-library/article_026387b1-ec62-5d4f-ae14-925ebd1551bf.html

Growing up, I loved getting my library card stamped (yes, I’m old enough to remember that!) Along with summer reading challenges and carrying home a giant stack of new books, it was my favorite part of the week. Join me in STAMPING OUT censorship as we stand with our public libraries in the face of attacks from politicians, right wing groups, and fascists. Visit your local library today and find ways to get activated - can you join a Friends group? Find out how to get involved and steps you can take at librariesforthepeople.org.
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Libraries are for everyone - or at least they should be! This National Library Week, join the fight in defense of libraries. Not only are libraries free, public spaces, but they also provide necessary resources in a world where capitalism and right-wing government actors continue to chip away at social programs, community, and the common good. Do you know what kind of programs your library offers? Check out their website and sign up to take a class, check out a book, or join your local library’s “Friends of the Library” group. Find more ways to plug in at librariesforthepeople.org - be a #LibraryDefender!