On June 29, the Urban Libraries Council published Libraries as Cornerstones of Democracy, a leadership brief that outlines the work public libraries perform to ensure all community members are informed and active in protecting democracy and intellectual freedom. The brief highlights the core areas libraries can focus on to promote a more democratic community. It also spotlights eight libraries in the US and Canada that empower their patrons through various programs and services, such as Toronto Public Library’s On Civil Society series that facilitates conversations and discourse on local, national, and international issues.