On Friday, June 27, from 1:00 to 1:45 PM, community members will gather for a silent “Read-In” on the steps of the School District of Philadelphia Administration Building (440 N. Broad Street) to advocate for the return of certified school librarians in every district-operated school.
Although not an activity of the ALA Conference, we are hoping that librarians attending the Conference will walk over to the SDP Administration building to participate!
The Read-In invites participants of all ages to bring a book and silently read together within this 45-minute window. Organizers emphasize that this is not a protest but a peaceful demonstration of the value that school librarians bring to student learning, equity, and success.
You can learn more or RSVP for the event at https://www.restorephillylibrarians.org/philadelphia_read_in_2025