Why are local public libraries so important?

What's the value of public libraries and what can we do to save them? On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation about what public libraries mean to our communities. How are they being affected by budget cuts? A number of libraries are cutting their hours and services. Two-thirds of us carry library cards. How often do you visit your local library? Join us live at 10 or send us and email at feedback@yourcallradio.org. What can we do to keep libraries open? It's Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
Carol da Silva, Division Manager at San Jose Public Library

Teresa Landers, head of Santa Cruz Public Libraries

Robert Dawson, San Francisco Photographer whose projects examine western American water, global water, American Public Libraries, the legacy of the New Deal

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What art is inspiring you today?

On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation with three artists--a filmmaker, a dancer, and a spoken word poet. With the San Francisco International Film Festival, Bay Area Dance Week, and National Poetry Month all coinciding, it's a great time to reflect on the art, performance, and creativity that inspires us. Have you been creating art lately? Or enjoying art made or performed by others? Join us at 10 or send an email to feedback@yourcallradio.org. How does art affect your life? It's Your Call with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
Lech Majewski, director of the film The Mill and the Cross

Wayne Hazzard, executive director of Dancers' Group

Queen Nefertiti Shabazz, poet with Youth Speaks

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How Can Art Change Public Space?

On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation about how a mural or other piece of art can create community and conversation. Where has public art really made a difference? What are the limits on art in public spaces, and how do you go about getting public art made? Join us live at 11 or send us and email at feedback@yourcallradio.org. Do you have favorite mural or public art piece? And what's the public space near you that could use some art? It's Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
Eric Drooker, a painter, graphic novelist, and illustrator
Susan Cervantes, founding director at Precita Eyes Muralists
Mona Caron, freelance illustrator and muralist

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