(CNN) — might play a writer passionate about relationships (and shoes) on TV, but in real life she’s an avid reader who holds books near and dear to her heart.

The actress and – whose series “And Just Like That…” debuts its third season on Thursday – spoke to CNN this week about her love of reading, and why she fears the ramifications of book bans and library funding being cut.

“Book banning doesn’t really accomplish much, except it just hurts people,” Parker told CNN’s Isa Soares. “Specific to libraries, I will simply say that many people in this country, including me, were raised in libraries, and they’re not just buildings with shelves, they are sanctuaries of possibility.”

The “Sex and the City” star went on the describe how libraries are vital and free connections for many people

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