A message from the Association of B.C. Public Library Directors:

LIBRARIES ARE THE MAGIC WE MAKE TOGETHER

Walking into a library can feel like magic: the stories, the ideas, the connections, the help you didn't even know you needed. But it isn't magic. It's the result of steady investment from local and provincial governments, working together.

That investment delivers one of the best returns you can get for public dollars. Every day across B.C., libraries connect people to jobs, government services, learning, technology, community, and safe spaces. That support has made it possible for us to serve our communities in ways that change lives.

After years of rising costs without matching increases in funding, both levels of government have the opportunity to strengthen their commitment and protect the services people rely on. Without that support, the essential role libraries play in our communities is at risk. With it, we can continue to welcome everyone, offer free resources and programs, provide safe, inclusive spaces, and help residents of all ages learn, connect, and thrive for years to come.

This return is one of the best investments you're already making - a wonderful kind of alchemy. Let's keep making magic together.