Note (05/28): Because this is an actionable item, I'm keeping it at the top of the blog for the next week or two.
Edit (06/01): Quit Facebook Day having ended, this post returns to the top for a few more days.
Edit (06/03): My sincere thanks to anyone who petitioned, for your support for literacy in New York.
New York City is facing (more) budget cuts. The city government is considering cutting funding for the public library system. Considering the state of education in New York (and in the country at large), squeezing public libraries is not the best way to save money -- the societal cost is just too great.
Please sign this e-petition to reject budget cuts for, and closure of, public libraries in New York (even if you're not a New Yorker):
http://dontclosethebook.nypl.org/action?hpfeature=1
Spread the word.
This means a lot to me, personally, as well. I'm a lifelong, incurable bibliophile, and I would hate to see libraries close in my home city. My thanks to my dear friend Weily for bringing this to my attention, and also to everyone who petitions.
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