Nashville Public Library launches ‘Freedom to Learn’ marketing campaign

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

While those books may be banned from some schools, there is still somewhere else you'll find them.

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

"'Maus' is all checked out right now," mentioned Brown. "So we got extra copies on order but as quickly as word obtained round about what happened in McMinn County, we bought a whole lot of holds."

These are simply a few of the two million other materials on the Nashville Public Library.

"A lot of people don't want to read these books; they do not want their youngsters to need to read these books, or compelled to read these books, and that is superb," mentioned Brown. "However there are lots individuals who do, and we want to be there for the people who do want to read these materials."

And if you want to make your love for these supplies identified, what higher method than with your library card? The 5,000 limited version cards for the campaign say "I learn banned books."

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

The purpose is to get the 5,000 library cards in the fingers of latest sign-ups this month.

"We aren't trying to be a push back — a force pushing back against these selections — we want to be a substitute for say, in case you may not have the ability to get it there... you may get it here," mentioned Brown.

The limited edition library cards are available as long as supplies last.