The Friends of the Library are a 501(c)3 nonprofit all-volunteer support group that raise funds and advocate for improved library services in Westfield.
Westfield Memorial Library Board of Trustees Passes Resolution Against Book Bans
At their September meeting, the Board of Trustees of the Westfield Memorial Library unanimously voted to adopt a resolution recognizing that the freedom to read is a critical underpinning of our democracy, and individuals should be trusted to make their own decisions about what they read and believe.
Res 22-05: Resolution Against Book Bans
WHEREAS, reading is a foundational skill, critical to future learning and to exercising our democratic freedoms; and WHEREAS, libraries provide access to books that offer teachable moments for readers of all ages and expand our understanding of people with different backgrounds, ideas, and beliefs; and WHEREAS, books are tools for understanding complex issues; and WHEREAS, […]