RALLY FOR OUR
NATION'S LIBRARIES AT
THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL TUESDAY, JUNE 29TH!
RALLY FOR OUR KIDS!
EVERY KID IN AMERICAN NEEDS a LIBRARY in THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD and in THEIR SCHOOL!
EVERY KID in AMERICA NEEDS ACCESS to BOOKS and TECHNOLOGY THAT WILL GIVE THEM the TOOLS to ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS!
Parents, Grandparents, Teachers, Librarians, Civic Leaders, Youth Mentors--Bring your children to the United States Capitol grounds in Washington DC on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 11 a.m!
Join The National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance and the American Library Association and SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for OUR KIDS' EDUCATION and OUR NATION'S SCHOOL AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES!
Join The National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance and the American Library Association and SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for OUR KIDS' EDUCATION and OUR NATION'S SCHOOL AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES!
For generations, America's children have walked to their own neighborhood public libraries to find not only the books and information they need to learn and grow, but in libraries they have also found music, movies, and magazines; technology access; passes to museums; literacy tutoring; teen employment information; book and reading clubs; live performances; story hours; art and photography exhibits; civic information; teen voting registration information; and so much more! And most importantly, our children and teens found, in libraries, safe havens filled with caring adults eager to help them along their journey to adulthood and responsible citizenship.
Our children and teens are now losing what generations have long taken for granted--neighborhood libraries, the heart and mind centers of our communities. Libraries across America are laying off valuable staff, closing neighborhood branches, drastically reducing hours of operation, and drastically reducing new book, media,and technology purchases--all at a time when our kids and families need library services more than ever!
The NCBLA is going to Washington, so come to Washington, too, and tell Congress how you feel! And wear RED to the Rally in support of our nation's libraries!
Wear READ shirts!
Wear READ pants!
Wear READ shoes!
Wear READ caps!
Wear anything RED/READ you can find and bring flags of
red, white, and blue!
To find out more about the National Rally for Libraries, go to:
