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Urban public libraries aren’t optional amenities. They’re part of what makes communities work. New findings from CULC’s National Social Impact Study show that Canadians see urban public libraries as essential to strong, livable communities. Across both users and non-users, these important third spaces are places people rely on in everyday life and turn to as communities change. For many, they’re among the most valuable resources a city can offer. 🔗 Explore the study at the link in bio.

Libraries are the great equalizer. Whether you’re a kid discovering new worlds, a student studying for finals, a job seeker using free internet, a senior finding community, or a parent looking for programs—libraries open doors for everyone. Grateful for our librarians and staff who make that possible every day! #CommunityFirst #FremontCA #Fremont #Libraries

Last night at the Walnut Creek Library was something special. 📚 The Walnut Creek Library Foundation hosted a powerful community screening of The Librarians and for creating space for such a thoughtful, timely conversation. The film was followed by an outstanding Q&A with local leaders who brought real depth, perspective, and urgency to the conversation about access to information and the role libraries play in a healthy democracy: • Susan Hildreth, former California State Librarian and former Director of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services • Alison McKee, County Librarian, Contra Costa County Library • Kara Sheetz, Collection Development Manager, Contra Costa County Library • Natalie Moore, Librarian at Las Lomas High School Grateful for nights like this that remind us how vital our libraries are and how lucky we are to have leaders willing to stand up for them. #walnutcreek #walnutcreeklibrary #librariesmatter #thelibrarians

From New York Public Library to Santa Clara County Library District, public libraries are for everyone! (Although for funding purposes, we cannot checkout items using a NYPL library card.) Sign up for an SCCLD library card today! #librarycard

I always say it — I love my libraries. 📚 Great meeting ahead of Library Advocacy Day with leaders who understand that libraries deserve reliable support — certainly not “pennies from heaven.” Investing in our libraries is investing in education, access, and stronger communities. #LoveLibraries #LibraryAdvocacyDay #LongIsland #SupportLibraries #CommunityFirst

This was earlier in the week. In the 40s now so too hot for snow. Hasn’t stopped rain from falling, though. Lobbying in the sharing information sense. @californiastatelibrary #librariesrock #librariesofinstagram

In case you missed it, yesterday was Library Advocacy Day! OCPL and other library advocates showed up, spoke up, and made our voices heard across New York. 📣📚 #lad26 #librariesofinstagram #publiclibrary #librariesmatter

"Libraries are the engines of social services in our communities. They're open for more hours and provide more accessible services free of charge to residents than any other municipal service in all our cities and towns. Whether it is access to shelter for the unhoused, citizenship classes, substance use treatment options, harm reduction services, career services, social work, court services or even facilitating a library patron getting a high school diploma through the Library for the Commonwealth in Boston…libraries truly do it all." Thank you, Senator Paul Feeney, for speaking about the importance of Massachusetts Public Libraries at yesterday’s senate session. Wherever you are in life and wherever you want to get to, it all starts at the library! #ItAllStartsAtTheLibrary #PublicLibrariesInMA #MassPublicLibraries #PublicLibrariesOfMassachusetts #MassachusettsPublicLibrary #MassachusettsPublicLibraries #MAPublicLibrary #MassPublicLibrary #LibrariesInMA #MALibraries #MALibrary #LibraryAdvocate #MALibraryDirector #LibraryDirectors #LibraryDirector #CareersInLibraries #StateAidToLibraries #LibraryStateAid #StateAidLibraryFunding #LibraryFunding #LibraryFunding #FundingLibraries #LibraryCommunity @paulfeeneyma