Want Safer Neighborhoods? Invest in Libraries When library funding goes up, crime tends to go down

#LibrariesAreTheBest - A recent study published in the Journal of Cultural Economics examined what happened when a new library branch opened in Kansas City, Missouri.

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I love all libraries, but there's something special about the small town libraries of South Wairarapa 🥰
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As a writer, nothing makes me happier than meeting up with a group of talented writers and simply share our creativity together every month at the local library and be inspired by all of them.

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Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.
-Walter Cronkite #librariesarethebest #read

Watch a movie or read a book about watching movies? 📖🤓🍿

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I can't believe I scored a first day borrow from the library! Huzzah! 💙📚

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I can't believe I scored a first day borrow from the library! Huzzah! 💙📚

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What Does Federal Funding for Libraries Pay For? You'll be surprised!

#LibrariesAreTheBest #FundLibraries - We know that Trump's previous administration proposed cutting all federal library funding every year he was in office.

But what does federal funding pay for, and why does it matter?

You might be surprised!

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My daughter and I LOVE our local library!! Our library will deliver books to homebound people, they have a “library of things” to use/borrow (like small gardening equipment, games, hobby kits), and they just started offering Passport Services, too! #LibrariesAreTheBest

Las Vegas residents can now have the library in the palm of their hands The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has launched its first-ever mobile app, giving viewers access to the library from the palm of their hands.

Woah. Welcome to the 21st century, Las Vegas!

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#ReadBooks
#ReadToKidsEveryDay

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It was gripping. Fun, exciting. She writes with an elegant purpose. One that doesn't hold back the story with words of fancy but propells the imagery with precise detail. I give it a must-read. #LibrariesAreTheBest

Support your local library by supporting the local Friends of the Library Bookstores. Slashed prices, especially on new releases and proceeds go right back into the library for extra funding. Always open for donations, too! Great for those clutter purges!
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Tapadh leibh! If you do make it, all our libraries have free WiFi and borrowing options for holiday visitors 📚 #publiclibraries #islandlibraries #librariesarethebest