In this episode, we share our childhood memories of libraries and discuss what libraries are like now, why libraries (and librarians!) are so important for communities, the crisis that libraries are currently facing, and how we can help.

Resources:

How to support your local library

https://www.libbylife.com/2024-02-12-love-the-library-here-s-how-you-can-support-your-local-branch-

Libraries in the U.S.

https://www.statista.com/topics/1469/libraries/#topicOverview

The Quiet Crisis Facing U.S. Public Libraries

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/95383-the-quiet-crisis-facing-u-s-public-libraries.html

Does the Library of Congress have every book?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiYtEpUlFVY

Libraries

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library

Library of Alexandria

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Alexandria

Library of Congress

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress

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