Nashville Public Library launches ‘Freedom to Learn’ campaign

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It's a matter that's taken maintain in Tennessee: books like "Maus" or "Walk Two Moons" have been pulled from shelves.

Whereas these books is perhaps banned from some colleges, there is nonetheless somewhere else you can find them.

"Our job is simply to make sure that if you want it, it is right here for you," mentioned Public Data Officer for the Nashville Public Library, Ed Brown.

"'Maus' is all checked out proper now," said Brown. "So we received extra copies on order but as soon as phrase received round about what happened in McMinn County, we got lots of holds."

Those are simply among the two million different materials on the Nashville Public Library.

"Lots of people don't want to learn these books; they don't want their children to need to learn these books, or compelled to read these books, and that's nice," mentioned Brown. "But there are lots individuals who do, and we want to be there for the people who do need to read these materials."

And if you wish to make your love for these supplies recognized, what better method than with your library card? The 5,000 limited version cards for the marketing campaign say "I read banned books."

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

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

"We aren't trying to be a push again — a force pushing back in opposition to these decisions — we wish to be a substitute for say, in the event you might not be capable to get it there... you will get it here," said Brown.

The limited edition library cards are available so long as provides last.