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Major U.S. City May Lose Libraries

In the coming months a major U.S. city may be without a public library. On October 2, every Free Library of Philadelphia building—over 50—is set to close for good leaving patrons without access to critical programs, information and services. Philadelphia is one of the largest library systems in the country and has over six million visits annually. This is a major example of how public libraries are not a given. If you don't know how your public library is funded, please find out and get involved.

**Update** Libraries in Philadelphia will remain open.