"Libraries"

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27 September 2025

A hand-forming glass demonstration takes place at the Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials during the Malopolska Night of Scientists in Krakow, Poland, on September 26, 2025. The Malopolska Night of Scientists is an event held on the last Friday of September. Universities, research institutes, libraries, museums, and many others organize the event to fascinate participants of all ages with science and the world.

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#12800860

27 September 2025

A hand-forming glass demonstration takes place at the Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials during the Malopolska Night of Scientists in Krakow, Poland, on September 26, 2025. The Malopolska Night of Scientists is an event held on the last Friday of September. Universities, research institutes, libraries, museums, and many others organize the event to fascinate participants of all ages with science and the world.

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#12493133

21 June 2025

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 27: The Library of Congress (LOC) building, the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States, stands beneath overcast spring skies, in Washington, D.C., United States, on May 27, 2025.

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25 May 2025

A wall plaque reading ''Bayerische Staatsbibliothek'' (Bavarian State Library) is mounted on the exterior of the library building in Munich, Germany, on May 24, 2025. The Bavarian State Library is one of Europe's most important universal and research libraries.

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#12249566

11 April 2025

A protester speaks in front of a banner reading 'Fight for public libraries'. As Macron says France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, residents of the Bagatelle neighborhood, librarians, and trade unionists gather to protest against the closure of a library in this deprived neighborhood. The library is closed since January 1, and they fear it will never reopen as two people are needed but will not be hired. From the government level to the city level, all make drastic cuts in all culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, etc. 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 services from the deepening cuts.

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#12249562

11 April 2025

People stand in front of the closed 'Antoine de St Exupery' public library. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy,' French regions, departments, and city councils must make drastic cuts in their budgets. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, residents of the Bagatelle neighborhood, librarians, and trade unionists gather to protest against the closure of a library in this deprived neighborhood. The library has been closed since January 1, and they fear it will never reopen as two people are needed but will not be hired. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, etc. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, the government should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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#12249563

11 April 2025

As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy,' French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic budget cuts. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, residents of the Bagatelle neighborhood, librarians, and trade unionists gather to protest against the closure of a library in this deprived neighborhood. The library has been closed since January 1, and they fear it will never reopen as two people are needed but will not be hired. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, etc. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, the government should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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#12249564

11 April 2025

As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy,' French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic budget cuts. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, residents of the Bagatelle neighborhood, librarians, and trade unionists gather to protest against the closure of a library in this deprived neighborhood. The library has been closed since January 1, and they fear it will never reopen as two people are needed but will not be hired. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, etc. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, the government should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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#12249565

11 April 2025

A banner reads 'priority neighborhood area, public services closed, threaten associations'. As Macron says France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils must make drastic cuts in their budgets. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, residents of the Bagatelle neighborhood, librarians, and trade unionists gather to protest against the closure of a library in this deprived neighborhood. The library is closed since January 1, and they fear it will never reopen as two people are needed but will not be hired. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in all culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, etc. 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 services from the deepening cuts.

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#12249567

11 April 2025

A unionist stands in front of the entrance of the 'Antoine de St Exupery' public library. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, residents of the Bagatelle neighborhood, librarians, and trade unionists gather to protest against the closure of a library in this deprived neighborhood. The library has been closed since January 1, and they fear it will never reopen as two people are needed but will not be hired. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, etc. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters state that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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#12249568

11 April 2025

A young woman holds a sign reading 'Give us back our books'. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, residents of the Bagatelle neighborhood, librarians, and trade unionists gather to protest against the closure of a library in this deprived neighborhood. The library has been closed since January 1, and they fear it will never reopen as two people are needed but will not be hired. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, etc. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, the government should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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#12249569

11 April 2025

As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy,' French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic budget cuts. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, residents of the Bagatelle neighborhood, librarians, and trade unionists gather to protest against the closure of a library in this deprived neighborhood. The library has been closed since January 1, and they fear it will never reopen as two people are needed but will not be hired. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, etc. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, the government should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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#12248515

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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#12248507

10 April 2025

A protester wears an armband reading 'Fight for Culture'. As Macron says France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. People in 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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#12248508

10 April 2025

A protester looks at pictures of previous mobilizations at the ENSAV. 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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#12248509

10 April 2025

A protester holds a cardboard sign reading, 'It's this Culture, everything humankind has invented to make the world bearable and death confrontable. Aime Cesaire'. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. People in 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 deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025.

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