Nashville Public Library launches ‘Freedom to Learn’ campaign

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

Whereas these books may be banned from some colleges, there is nonetheless someplace else you could find them.

"Our job is just to ensure that if you'd like it, it is right here for you," stated Public Data Officer for the Nashville Public Library, Ed Brown.

"'Maus' is all checked out right now," said Brown. "So we obtained more copies on order however as soon as phrase got around about what occurred in McMinn County, we obtained loads of holds."

These are simply a few of the two million different materials at the Nashville Public Library.

"A lot of people don't need to read these books; they don't need their kids to have to read these books, or pressured to read these books, and that is nice," stated Brown. "However there are quite a bit people who do, and we want to be there for the people who do need to learn these supplies."

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

"All of us watch the TV shows that we like; we all watch the completely different sports or root for the different groups we're part of," said Brown. "Books are not any completely different."

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

"We are not attempting to be a push back — a drive pushing back against these decisions — we wish to be an alternative choice to say, if you could not be capable to get it there... you may get it right here," said Brown.

The limited edition library cards can be found so long as provides final.