≡April 9th is Library
April 9th is Library Day, a date dedicated to valuing libraries and promoting reading as an instrument of education and social transformation. Created to celebrate the impact of libraries on Brazilian society, the date also highlights the importance of these spaces as centers of access to information, culture and personal development.
Libraries in Brazil play a fundamental role in the democratization of knowledge, offering free resources to people of all ages and social classes. In addition to books, many libraries provide services such as courses, workshops, cultural programs and internet access, allowing their users to expand their skills and better integrate into the digital world.
In the context of National Library Day, it is important to reflect on the challenges faced by many of these institutions, such as the lack of resources and the need to modernize their collections. The date also reinforces the importance of libraries in the formation of critical and informed citizens, essential for the strengthening of democracy and citizenship. By promoting reading and access to knowledge, libraries continue to be pillars in the construction of a more just and egalitarian society.
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