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ALA President Cindy Hohl (right) speaking at the White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose event on October 8.

White House Recognizes Library Efforts to Combat Opioid Crisis

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The Biden-Harris administration announced October 8 the participants of the White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose, a nationwide call-to-action for organizations to increase training on and access to life-saving opioid overdose reversal medications like naloxone. The American Library Association (ALA) is one of more than 250 organizations and businesses that have made voluntary commitments to the challenge.

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Johnny Weir at his hometown library

Olympian Johnny Weir Supports His Hometown Library

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Johnny Weir, three-time U.S. national champion in men’s figure skating, two-time Winter Olympian, and current television commentator, posted a video on his Instagram to encourage support for Quarryville (Penn.) Library Center, his hometown library. Last year, Fulton and East Drumore Townships in Lancaster County withheld $6,500 from the library over objections to LGBTQ+ content.

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‘How I Library’ Episode Nine: Max Greenfield

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The latest episode of our “How I Library” podcast features actor and author Max Greenfield. Greenfield’s TV acting credits include “New Girl,” “The Neighborhood,” and “Bob’s Burgers.” He is also a successful author of books for kids. He joins us to discuss his writing career, the inspirations for his latest book, “Good Night Thoughts,” and, of course, his love of libraries.

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