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Originally Posted by meeera
ETA: and defunding libraries is not only about book access. Libraries are often a refuge and information/resource hub for many many people in various sorts of straits and situations - everything from homelessness and family violence to seniors learning how to use tech to connect with the world.
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In today's world, actual access to any locally banned book is pretty trivial with Amazon, if you have money. Or with shadow libraries like Library Genesis in existence; provided, of course that the person wanting access has the tech knowledge and hardware - another socially separating condition.
The real irreplaceable loss is the friendly physical space a library should be, as I know from a long life of loving visits to libraries.