There are many digital resources provided through our public libraries.
Boston Public Library offers eCards to all residents of Massachusetts. You can get or renew your BPL eCard here. The BPL eCard gives you access to a ton of great digital content.
Once you complete the form, you will get an email with your card number. Click here to save the card number to your Google Drive, with links to some of the best content.
Residents of Shrewsbury can also get a Shrewsbury Public Library Card. Residents can apply online. The link is here. Once your application is processed, you can pick up your card from the Shrewsbury Public Library.
The collection of books below explore and address systemic racism, prejudice, poverty, immigration, and other issues related to social justice.
Because it is important to listen to and amplify the voices of marginalized people, most (but not all) of the books below are written by someone who is from the group whose perspective is shared or discussed.
You can click here to access books on Sora. Sora is available in the app store on your personal device or through self-service. Search for Shrewsbury Town Schools 2 times, and sign in with your school Google account.
Read, listen, and learn. Then take the next steps.
When taking action, it is important to consider your intentions and the end goal, as they will influence the action that you take.
Those who are looking to influence and make change should consider action that takes a step in that direction, organizing an educational event related to your cause, advocating with elected officials, writing an opinion piece for a local paper, or organize a group of people to advocate together.
Some seek to share their voice about a cause. Standing up and saying what you believe in can often be a powerful symbol for others. Creating art, designing displays, starting a social media account, writing poetry, and more can be meaningful ways to engage in a conversation about your cause. However, with any cause, we do want to eventually move to influence. Take the time to consider what a move from voice to influence would look like.
