Go to your local library.

Wasn’t sure what flair to use. I thought this might work because it’s a result of an EO, but this could be a protest as well as government employee issue. In a new EO, Trump targeted the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Essentially, Trump wants to reduce funding for libraries and museums.

This is probably going to affect more rural areas than urban areas, but we need these public institutions to keep education free for the public. If people can only read books that they pay for, then education will inevitably become a benefit for the high-income class only. After all, the rich don’t want the working class to realize they’re being taken advantage of and try to change things.

Go to your local library and become a member or renew your library card. Check out a book to show you’re an active patron using these public services. Ask the library what you can do to help.

• It may mean electing library-supportive politicians.
• It may mean a donation (hey, if you canceled $15/month Amazon Prime membership to check books out for free, then you may have $15 available to donate).
• It could mean donating books or other items in good condition so the library doesn’t have to spend what little funding they’re getting to purchase what you’re willing to give for free.

EDIT: Read the comments. Librarians and Library Staff are speaking up. Please listen to them.

Originally Posted By u/LudoMama At 2025-03-17 12:09:54 PM | Source