Stand against censorship and fight for the freedom to read!

Washoe County Public Libraries are losing 25% of their budget. It's up to us to make sure our libraries stay funded and to make sure our libraries stay supported in the years to come.

In the wake of the failure of WC-1, the library is about to lose a quarter of its budget, about $4.5 million. Read Director Scott’s statement here. It’s now up to the county commissioners to make sure our libraries stay funded; find out who your commissioner is to email them on this topic.

Why support our public libraries?

• Libraries are a cornerstone of any democracy and vital to fighting misinformation in the digital age.
• Libraries are one of the last third spaces available, allowing anyone regardless of background, identity, or class to access education and resources.
• Libraries are key places to improve literacy, particularly for children. (40% of students cannot read at their grade level.)

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Freedom to Read Nevada is a political action committee that supports Nevada libraries and schools against detractors seeking to defund and destabilize public systems. We started in Washoe County but seek to represent other Nevada communities in need of support. Please email at [email protected] to learn more.