143,518 U.S. public library workers are keeping their communities engaged – but their jobs may be at risk | Opinion
143,518 U.S. public library workers are keeping their communities engaged – but their jobs may be at risk | Opinion Updated 9:34 PM; Facebook Share America’s public library workers have adjusted and expanded their services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to initiating curbside pickup options, they’re doing many things to support their local communities, such as extending free Wi-Fi outside library walls, becoming vaccination sites, hosting drive-through food pantries in library parking lots and establishing virtual programs for all ages, including everything from story t...