It's just as important to educate kids on how to look at news sources as it is to teach them literacy. Libraries and their dedicated staff help parents, educators, and students on how to be literate about the media, news, and what they see online. https://action.everylibrary.org/alarmed_about_fake_news_the_librarians_can_help
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Many people don't know that specialized library staff connect young people, and their parents, to age and skill-appropriate reading. It's their labor that raises libraries above being a simple item-storage facility. Here are five reasons why: https://action.everylibrary.org/5_intriguing_reasons_public_library_staff_is_crucial_to_communities
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“I don’t think so, honey. Why are we banning all these books, y’all?” Jenna said on the show. “Why are we banning the ‘Wicked’ book? Why are we banning ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’?

What if I told you that research has proven Return-on-Investment (ROI) for your local library is around $5 (but could be up to $9), for every dollar spent. It’s true: for every dollar that communities invest in library services, they get five back! https://action.everylibrary.org/the_return_on_investment_from_your_public_library_is_unbelievable
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The library isn’t just for books; patrons can take advantage of resources such as digital magazines, eBooks, and audiobooks that can be accessed from almost anywhere. Here are five ways your library can help make summer more enjoyable and productive: https://action.everylibrary.org/meet_your_goals_this_summer_with_help_from_your_local_library
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Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, libraries, and nature are all facilitators of slowly and deliberately comprehending the world around you. In a society that shrieks “next!”, libraries envelop you in time to think. https://action.everylibrary.org/what_mr_roger_s_neighborhood_and_libraries_have_in_common
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Do you have any fun and exciting plans this year? How many include the library? Surprisingly, there may be more opportunities than you think! Here are nine reasons to work at the library while on vacation, even if you’d rather be poolside: https://action.everylibrary.org/9_great_reasons_to_office_at_the_library_while_on_vacation_even_when_you_don_t_want_to
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Whether they're doing storytime, teaching classes, or discovering new books to add to their collections, librarians always work overtime. In short, librarians rock. Here is just a handful of reasons how and why: https://action.everylibrary.org/eleven_reasons_why_librarians_rock
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