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Word Spreads of Free Library's Possible Closing

The news that the entire Free Library of Philadelphia system is in jeopardy of closing on October 2 has resonated throughout the virtual world. People are expressing their dismay over the loss of services and programs on Twitter and penning eloquent blogs about the role of public libraries in our society and throughout history.

We love your passion and deeply appreciate your support. Express your activist spirit by continuing to send the message to Harrisburg and our state legislators that libraries are essential services. Link up below and help us fight the good fight.

Info on contacting Pennsylvania’s legislators: http://www.freelibrary.org/

Great article featuring activist Cory Doctorow and links to Twitter, Facebook, etc : http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/our-money/fight_to_save_free_library_goes_viral.html

 

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Comments

Tue, September 15, 2009
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Alex - Ukraine

Tue, September 15, 2009
re: "We love your passion and deeply appreciate your support." Dear Free Library Blog, where were you when Director Siobhan Reardon wanted to close down 11 branches last November?
Allan Smithee - Philadelphia, PA