I can't stand it. Two districts where I sub-teach have no Libraries.

[no_hypocrisy]

Not one shelf.

And they're both preschool to Eighth Grade.

Sure, there are public libraries in both towns. But that's not the point.

They used to have a period for all classes for a librarian to introduce the students to books they might want to take out and read at home, to learn how to find books on the shelves, what kind of books were stocked.

It's the equivalent of removing art and music programs. It's removing literature, history, science, learning to read, etc.

[jimfields33]

1. A lot of kids have their text books on iPads.

If you have internet, you easily can introduce them to the public library system on line and still recommend books. Most libraries allow up to 15 books at a time on line. These kids are technologically gifted. I’d try that.

[MyOwnPeace]

2. That is SO wrong!

A strong education means a strong democracy.

Not that the military isn’t ’important,’ but:

“What if education got all of the funding it needs and the military had to hold bake sales and sell wrapping paper?”

[Wonder Why]

3. They don't need them. The kids have X and the rest of that ilk. ‍☹️

[msongs]

4. free bibles and ya dont need real books. preferably the trumpinstein bible of course nt

[ProfessorGAC]

5. Haven't Seen That!

I sub in around 15 schools & they all have libraries.
A couple are pretty small, but at least they have a library.