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Senate adopts resolution recognizing National Library Week amid debate over book bans and funding
Summary
The Senate unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing National Library Week; floor debate included pleas to defend libraries from book‑banning campaigns and a warning about a recent $15 million federal funding loss for library programs.
The California State Senate unanimously adopted Resolution 34 recognizing National Library Week and urging support for libraries and librarians across the state.
Senator Choi, the author and a former librarian, told the chamber that libraries "are more than just a building filled with books" and called them "vibrant community hubs offering a wide range of services that foster…
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