Nashville Public Library launches ‘Freedom to Read’ campaign

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It is a matter that is taken hold in Tennessee: books like "Maus" or "Stroll Two Moons" have been pulled from cabinets.

While these books may be banned from some faculties, there is still some other place you can find them.

"Our job is simply to ensure that if you need it, it is right here for you," mentioned Public Information Officer for the Nashville Public Library, Ed Brown.

"'Maus' is all checked out proper now," mentioned Brown. "So we obtained more copies on order however as quickly as phrase got around about what occurred in McMinn County, we got a whole lot of holds."

These are simply some of the two million different supplies at the Nashville Public Library.

"Lots of people don't need to read these books; they don't need their youngsters to need to read these books, or pressured to read these books, and that's superb," said Brown. "However there are loads individuals who do, and we want to be there for the individuals who do wish to read these materials."

And if you wish to make your love for these supplies recognized, what higher manner than along with your library card? The 5,000 restricted edition playing cards for the campaign say "I learn banned books."

"We all watch the TV exhibits that we like; all of us watch the completely different sports activities or root for the totally different groups we're part of," said Brown. "Books aren't any completely different."

The objective is to get the 5,000 library playing cards within the fingers of recent sign-ups this month.

"We are not making an attempt to be a push back — a force pushing again in opposition to these choices — we want to be a substitute for say, if you happen to could not be capable to get it there... you will get it right here," stated Brown.

The restricted edition library cards are available as long as provides final.