Philadelphia librarian creates a safe space for federal workers facing attacks

As federal workers faced attacks and layoff threats from the new administration, Julie Zaebst heard an idea from a neighbor about helping federal workers support each other. The result was a series of events that the library hosted throughout Philadelphia where federal workers found solidarity and support.

“It felt like a really urgent moment,” Zaebst says. “There was such an appetite among federal workers to connect with each other and connect to resources.”