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give for loving the public library. I get an incredible thrill knowing that there are hundreds of books and audio books, music and movies, magazines and and getting to choose whatever I wanted from this amazing magical place.

But there's something else to love about libraries.

They are a powerful resource for local communities.

For example, many libraries powerful resource for local communities.

For example, many libraries offer computer and technology services

for anyone to use.

You step into that lobby and there are all kinds of pamphlets letting you know about services

available in and around the library, often at low or no cost to you, like how to register

to vote. Where to find free ESI. to you

like how to register to vote, where to find free ESL classes, resume and career support,

college access programming, you name it.

The library is a free centralized space where you can find that one most precious

thing, access to trusted information. And that's the kind of thing that can change a person's life.

I'm Madhoo-back and Ola, this is Ted Business.

Our speaker today is Paige Alexander,

CEO of the Carter Center.

Paige believes that connecting communities to information

is the key to building a future.

This is especially the case for women

who were often denied access to vital education and resources.

Then after the talk, I'll discuss how to find new unexpected sources of information.

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