SaveLAPL has put out a call to all the Borrowers afield. It's time to come out with your library books in your hands! Held high overhead, so the mayor can see them! Save LAPL has organized a rally in an effort to influence the Budget and Finance Committee of Los Angeles, which is meeting tomorrow to discuss cuts to library funding.

The organization asks that "library loving citizens carry a library book to City Hall tomorrow afternoon, Thursday May 1, to show support during budget hearings when the Library faces devastating cuts to the book fund, staff layoffs and Sunday branch closures."

A love-in for books.

Please carry a library book to City Hall tomorrow afternoon, Thursday May 1, to show support for the Los Angeles Public Library.

WHY: The Budget & Finance Committee is hearing the proposed Library budget, with its many deep cuts to staff, library hours and book buyingâ€"here is your chance to speak up in support of LAPL keeping all its city funding!

WHERE: Ferraro City Council Chambers, 3rd floor, City Hall (First and Spring Streets, enter on Main Street)

WHEN: The afternoon session begins at 1pm on Thursday May 1, with the Library the second-to-last agenda item. We do not know when the Library issue will be discussed, but if many members of the public attend, it may be moved to earlier in the afternoon.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Fill out a speaker's card when you arrive and wait to see if you are called to speak in support of the Library. Or, just be in the room to show support.

WHO: Join City Librarian Fontayne Holmes, the Librarian's Guild, citywide Friends of the Library groups and Save LAPL in showing your support of the Los Angeles Public Library.

IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND: Your emails sent through www.savelapl.org are being read by the Mayor, Budget & Finance Committee members and the City Librarian. Speak up online and create an account if you want to be kept informed about this issue.

GETTING THERE: Due to May Day protests, please use the subway to get downtown. Exit at Civic Center on the Red Line. Wikipedia page for connection information to Civic Center Station: http://civicCenterMetroInfo.notlong.com Map of Civic Center Station with directions to City Hall: http://civicMetroToCityHall.notlong.com