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The Ultimate Community Service
Libraries and librarians provide the ultimate community service. In many areas, the loss of a public library could have devastating consequences—especially for young people. The value of our public libraries is difficult to put into words. But see how it is insightfully described in this opinion piece from the News Times in Oregon:
“Libraries don’t discriminate; they welcome everyone and give them time to forget their troubles or deal with their issues by reading an absorbing book, listening to an audiotape or CD, accessing the Internet or getting information with the help of the friendly reference librarian.
Libraries are ports in the storms of life. If we patronize and support them, they, along with loving parents and supportive teachers, can keep the young ones on the straight-and-narrow so they don’t become another statistic of the juvenile justice system.
The folks behind the desks checking books, presenting a story time or answering your reference questions are a kind of 'first responder.' It takes a village to raise a child; if libraries are able to do their job, the police officer will have an easier job. If kids are rapt over a book, they are less likely to end up with a rap sheet.”
October 16, 2009
Get your geek on. Show your support. Geek the library.