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Voices of Books Unbanned
Foundation donors fund a program that makes our library's digital collections available to young readers everywhere. Testimonials from cardholders across America demonstrate its powerful impact.
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Keeping up with the demand for books
Readership of digital books has skyrocketed. But as cost and demand rise, budgets have not. This presents an urgent issue for The Seattle Public Library and the Foundation.
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Green Lake showcases the future of library projects
The community celebrated the reopening of the historic Green Lake Branch, but more support is still needed for similar upgrades to branches across the library system.
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