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President Trump says there are ways for him to take a third term. New tariffs are scheduled for this week, but economists say they'll hurt buying power. And advocates say the Trans Day of Visibility is made more important by state legislation.

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MD Librarian: Show libraries some love this month

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Monday, February 17, 2025   

February is National Library Lovers Month and libraries across the state are encouraging their long-time and new patrons to celebrate.

David Dahl, vice president of the Maryland Library Association, said the best way folks can show their love of libraries is to use them.

He also suggested letting lawmakers know just how much you love your library, since so much funding comes from various levels of government.

"Libraries always need funding," said Dahl. "We rely a lot on local, state and federal funding, and are also impacted by public policies. So getting in contact with your local lawmakers to tell them how much you love libraries and to ask them to support your library is something that's really important."

There are 24 public library systems across Maryland, ranging from one-building to multi-branch systems.

Dahl said to also thank a librarian - that is if you're lucky enough to run into one. He added that they work hard to provide as many services as possible to members of the community.

"You know, librarians are professionally educated, and we're engaged in continuing education," said Dahl. "It's a lot of effort we put into it. Trusting that librarians have the best interest of their community in mind and being supportive. You can still ask questions about why certain services are offered or not offered."

The first lending library in the U.S. was founded in the town of Franklin, Massachusetts. Residents of Franklin asked Benjamin Franklin, the town's namesake, to donate a bell to the town.

Instead, Franklin donated a collection of books to the town, believeing "sense" was more important than "sound." The town's residents voted to make the books freely available to all of its citizens.




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