I couldn't agree more that libraries are important. When I was a little kid the public library was my main source for books. I loved Dr. Seuss back then (and drove my mom crazy having her read them to me when I was really little) but we didn't have our own copies of his works. The public library was our source. And libraries did other things like field trips for the kids in the summer as well. Brookfield Zoo, a performance of Treasure Island on stage (all female cast, I remember Black Dog lost her wig. lol.), The planatarium,Shed Aquarium (I think) and such. Public Libraries provide a lot of things for kids & adults.
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Originally Posted by TallMomof2
What about bookmobiles? When I was small there was only one library but there was the bookmobile. I think it came by every two weeks and what was neat was that you could request a book from the main library and when it was available it would show up on the bookmobile.
I now live in an affluent area. However, there are still plenty of families who wouldn't have books or music or movies or internet access if it wasn't for the library. The schools really can't substitute for the public library. Not open on the week-ends or school holidays. And my schools haven't been publicly funded for additional books for five years. Parents have to raise money to purchase books.
Income must not be a barrier to books.
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