Thread by @shashib

There are two national treasures of the US that every immigrant should note when they come to this country like I did.

1. Libraries (Example: @MCPL_Libraries )
2. NPR and all the local NPR stations (example @wamu885

Who reads books or listens to the radio you may ask? Read on

Both libraries and NPR have been at the forefront of change.
Let me start with libraries.
- During the pandemic many libraries found a way to operate - drone delivery, holds to go
- If you need a kayak chances are that a library can lend it to you

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- The library is in your house through the @kanopy app on your mobile or even on your TV through @Roku or other.
- You can freely become a member of your local library either where you live or where you work

- If the local library system does not have a particular book, they can get it from the consortium of libraries usually in the state
- Libraries have a system to borrow eBooks, audiobooks just like physical books
- Every library has a system to ask your librarian questions

NPR has been changing a lot.
- you can listen to your local station or
- subscribe to any NPR program as a podcast
- NPR has programs to fit any of your interests
- @Marketplace @waitwait @NPRAskMeAnother @wamu885 and 00's of other programs

Usually, @NPR is the window to the country and the world
It is independent and has developed several personalities who give you their independent opinion

One important factor for both @NPR and Libraries is funding
@FOLMC helps the local libraries in Montgomery county and helps the libraries
You can donate to your local NPR station or sponsor plus help them raise funds
Recently @1a had a layoff due to funding. That is not good

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