Cherry or Zombs

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Simple aquarium in a monitor housing with a lone "fish" that looks like a metallic egg.

A fantasy giant helmeted isopod that's pink floating under water.

Crab-alien figures of varying bright colors and transparency stacked on top of one another in a triangle.

Ten ways to help your public library:

1. Get, and use, your library card. Actively using your library card to borrow books, ebooks, graphic novels, and other resources is critical to help libraries maintain and expand funding sources.

2. Vote in your local elections. Find out what elected body oversees your library - is it a city council, a library board, or some other group? Support, vote for, and advocate for elected officials who will support public libraries.

3. Speak up at public meetings. Once you know who the decision makers are, attend public meetings and make public comments. Not sure what your library needs? Get to know your director and staff, and ask them.

4. Request materials you want to see. Most libraries welcome requests for books or other media, and will buy them for the community. Submit a request!

5. Join a library support group. Most libraries have a 'Friends of the Library' group or a foundation that helps support the library. Join other library lovers to help volunteer, fundraise, and get the word out to your neighbors!

6. Spread the word about libraries. Tell your friends and neighbors about what's happening at your local library and all it has to offer.

7. Show up to public library programs. Actively attend programs that your library is putting on, and bring a friend. Many libraries depend on meeting attendance goals to maintain diverse programming.

8. Fight censorship and book bans. Speak up locally for the freedom to access and read diverse materials - fight back against book bands and censorship. For more visit UniteAgainstBookBans.org to learn about ongoing efforts you can join.

9. Donate to support groups or efforts. Public funding rarely meets all the needs of a library - if you are able to give money, donate.

10. Run for local elected office. Become a decision maker! Run for your local library board, town council, or city government to pass policies and budgets that support and protect libraries.