ALT A yellow hand turkey wearing a top hat. In the fingers are the words "fund, protect, empower, libraries." Above is the text "I love my library!" In the hand is the text: "The reasons are too many to count! Of course: BOOKS!! But more importantly, the staff. They know your name and what you like to read. It's personal! - Peggy, East Rockaway Public Library"

ALT A blue hand turkey wearing a top hat. In the fingers are the words "fund, protect, empower, libraries." Above is the text "I love my library!" In the hand is the text: "Not everyone can afford to buy books... for some people, it's a lifeline, even to be with other people. - Jennifer M., Lynbrook Public Library."

ALT A yellow hand turkey wearing a top hat. In the fingers are the words "fund, protect, empower, libraries." Above is the text "I love my library!" In the hand is the text: "Libraries are crucial for the social, emotional & academic achievement for students. It is a welcoming place for all. - Mary P. L., Oyster Bay- East Norwich Public Library."

ALT A purple hand turkey wearing a top hat. In the fingers are the words "fund, protect, empower, libraries." Above is the text "I love my library!" In the hand is the text: "The library is essential as it helps children discover exciting stories that make learning fun, while educators like me find tools to create interesting lessons. The library is more than books; it's a community. - Joeylin, Mineola Public Library."

ALT A green hand turkey wearing a top hat. In the fingers are the words "fund, protect, empower, libraries." Above is the text "I love my library!" In the hand is the text: "Libraries are important for me especially as a senior to keep my mind from slipping as I grow older. It keeps me feeling young! - Rita C., Glen Cove Public Library."

ALT A blue hand turkey wearing a top hat. In the fingers are the words "fund, protect, empower, libraries." Above is the text "I love my library!" In the hand is the text: "The library provides a warm and comforting place for the kids to play and get to know each other, especially when its cold outside. - Neha E., Floral Park Public Library"

ALT A red hand turkey wearing a top hat. In the fingers are the words "fund, protect, empower, libraries." Above is the text "I love my library!" In the hand is the text: "It provides free internet access to all who need it, and it serves as a safe space for everyone. It accomplishes all of this on a relatively shoestring budget through the tireless work of it's dedicated staff. - Michael F., Bethpage Public Library."

ALT An orange hand turkey wearing a top hat. In the fingers are the words "fund, protect, empower, libraries." Above is the text "I love my library!" In the hand is the text: "I love my library because I am able to access any book, CD, or film I want, and because it's a great community center that offers all sort of activities. Libraries are absolutely essential to a civil society. -Laura M., Peninsula Public Library.

ALT A green hand turkey wearing a top hat. In the fingers are the words "fund, protect, empower, libraries." Above is the text "I love my library!" In the hand is the text: "I am grateful for ALL the amazingly talented librarians who make the library an inviting, engaging and magical place for the entire Lakeview community! -Patricia B., Lakeview Public Library"

ALT A green hand turkey wearing a top hat. In the fingers are the words "fund, protect, empower, libraries." Above is the text "I love my library!" In the hand is the text: "I am grateful for ALL the amazingly talented librarians who make the library an inviting, engaging and magical place for the entire Lakeview community! -Patricia B., Lakeview Public Library"

ALT A closeup of a green hand turkey wearing a top hat. In the fingers are the words "fund, protect, empower, libraries." Above is the text "I love my library!" In the hand is the text: "I am grateful for the Children's Department and their dedication to early childhood literacy and enrichment! The Children's staff is always helpful and kind. - Jesse H., Seaford Public Library."

ALT A closeup of a blue hand turkey wearing a top hat. In the fingers are the words "fund, protect, empower, libraries." Above is the text "I love my library!" In the hand is the text: "I love that all are welcome and no one is ever turned away. My kids feel safe and enjoy the time they spend there. The staff really is amazing. I am always greeted with a warm smile and they make the effort to get to know you by name. - Joanna E., Franklin Square Public Library."

ALT A closeup of a yellow hand turkey wearing a top hat. In the fingers are the words "fund, protect, empower, libraries." Above is the text "I love my library!" In the hand is the text: "I am so grateful the library received me with such warm smiles when I had first moved there and I had no idea of where anything else was but they made me feel welcomed into a completely new neighborhood. Evelyn, Hempstead Public Library."

ALT A closeup of a purple hand turkey wearing a top hat. In the fingers are the words "fund, protect, empower, libraries." Above is the text "I love my library!" In the hand is the text: "Our Library isn’t just a place, it’s a “community within a community.” - Marla, F. Port Washington Public Library"

ALT A closeup of a yellow hand turkey wearing a top hat. In the hand are the words "Why are you grateful for your library? bit.ly/librarythanks23. Fund, protect, empower, libraries." Above is the text "I love my library!"