Top 5 Reasons Your Library Should Celebrate Constitution Day 1) The freedom to read is essential to our democracy. 2) Reading is among our greatest freedoms. 3) Libraries support democracy by supplying information about government, news events, and society. 4) A well informed citizenry is essential to democracy. 5) Libraries are the epitome of democracy -- free access to everyone. Packets of Constitution Day materials are going out in the next few weeks to ALL Colorado public schools (attn: school library media contact), public libraries and academic libraries. Use them to create displays, initiate interest, build partnerships. Spread the word about these wonderful resources. This project is sponsored by the Colorado Association of Libraries. Bonnie F. McCune Library Community Programs Consultant [log in to unmask] DID YOU KNOW? Colorado has a total of 1401 school libraries, outnumbering McDonald's restaurants nearly 8 to 1. Colorado State Library 201 E Colfax #309 Denver, CO 80203 (v) 303.866.6891, (f) 303.866.6940