In the United States, many major cities have announced the closure of public libraries, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and New York, affecting 221 libraries.
Nchini Marekani, miji ingi mikuu ilitangaza kufungwa kwa maktaba ya umma, ikiwa ni pamoja na Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle na Jiji la New York huku maktaba 221 ikiathirika.