Public Libraries Are Essential Resources — and They’re More Threatened Than Ever

If you’ve been anywhere near New York City these past couple weeks, you know it’s been miserable outside, with temperatures in the nineties and a heat advisory warning residents to stay inside. But that’s not always an option, particularly for unhoused or low-income individuals who don’t have access to reliably air-conditioned spaces. These individuals are often forced to bear the consequences of...

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