"library plaza"

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3 May 2025

The Munich City Library's red book bus stands in front of the New Town Hall at Marienplatz during the Open Day of the City of Munich in Munich, Germany, on May 3, 2025. Visitors explore the mobile library, which regularly brings books and reading programs to more than 80 primary schools across the city.

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3 May 2025

Families enter the red-and-yellow book bus of the Munich City Library during the Open Day of the City of Munich in Munich, Germany, on May 3, 2025. Stationed in front of the town hall at Marienplatz, the bus welcomes children and adults to explore its mobile library offerings, part of a service that visits more than 80 primary schools in the city.

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3 May 2025

Families enter the red-and-yellow book bus of the Munich City Library during the Open Day of the City of Munich in Munich, Germany, on May 3, 2025. Stationed in front of the town hall at Marienplatz, the bus welcomes children and adults to explore its mobile library offerings, part of a service that visits more than 80 primary schools in the city.

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3 May 2025

People gather in front of the Munich City Library's red book bus at Marienplatz during the Open Day of the City of Munich in Munich, Germany, on May 3, 2025. Among them are visitors who wear traditional Bavarian clothing and engage with the mobile library that serves more than 80 primary schools in Munich.

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3 May 2025

A red book bus of the Munich City Library is displayed at Marienplatz during the Open Day of the City of Munich in Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on May 3, 2025. The bus, one of five in operation, usually serves more than 80 primary schools in the city and is showcased here for children and adults to explore and learn about the library's services.

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3 May 2025

The red book bus of the Munich City Library stands in front of the New Town Hall at Marienplatz during the Open Day of the City of Munich in Munich, Germany, on May 3, 2025. The event offers families and passersby the chance to explore the mobile library, which serves over 80 primary schools in Munich.

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10 April 2025

An actor holds a placard reading 'Fed up to be invisible'. As Macron says France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. People from the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, before going to the ENSAV (National Superior School of Visual Arts). From the government level to the city level, all make drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, and community youth clubs, and they lay off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social sectors from deepening cuts.

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10 April 2025

A woman walks with a placard reading 'Moudenc destroys our libraries'. JL Moudenc is the mayor of Toulouse. As Macron says France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. People from the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse before going to the ENSAV (National Superior School of Visual Arts). From the government level to the city level, all make drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, and community youth clubs, and they lay off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025.

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10 April 2025

A woman places her placard on a statue at the entrance of the ENSAV after the gathering. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. People from the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse before going to the ENSAV (National Superior School of Visual Arts). From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, and community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025.

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6 April 2025

A woman holds a placard reading 'Culture? Culture? Where are you?' People from the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse, France, on April 5, 2025, where artists and performers walk with their pieces of work or art to raise awareness about cuts in culture. As Macron states that France must be put on a 'war economy,' French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in all culture arts, leisure centers, libraries, and community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social sectors from the deepening cuts.

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6 April 2025

A protester holds a placard reading 'Let us rearm culture'. People from the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse, France, on April 5, 2025, where artists and performers walk with their pieces of work to raise awareness about cuts in culture. As Macron states that France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in all culture arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of putting money into growing military spending, they should preserve culture and social sectors from the deepening cuts.

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6 April 2025

A man speaks to the crowd near a placard reading 'Danger. Gravediggers of culture are criminals. No to austerity'. People from the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse, France, on April 5, 2025, where artists and performers walk with their pieces of work to raise awareness about cuts in culture. As Macron states that France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in all culture arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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6 April 2025

On the left, a placard reads, 'Is it a good situation to be an artist? I don't think so as the median income is EUR8389 per year.' People in the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse, France, on April 5, 2025, where artists and performers walk with their pieces of work to raise awareness about cuts in culture. As Macron states that France must be put on a 'war economy,' French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in all culture arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social sectors from the deepening cuts.

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6 April 2025

The general view of the ''Zocalo cerca de ti'' book fair is seen in the Plaza del Bolero of the Tlalpan Mayor's Office in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 4, 2025. This fair is part of a strategy to promote reading and expand access to cultural activities in the district.

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6 April 2025

The general view of the ''Zocalo cerca de ti'' book fair is seen in the Plaza del Bolero of the Tlalpan Mayor's Office in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 4, 2025. This fair is part of a strategy to promote reading and expand access to cultural activities in the district.

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27 March 2025

Protesters hold placards during the gathering. As Macron says France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils must make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, and community youth clubs and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of putting money into growing military spending, they should preserve culture and social sectors from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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