Public libraries in the USA are as patriotic as apple pie, baseball and the grand ole flag. These
community institutions are the cornerstone of a thriving democracy and beloved by all citizens. Your
public library is a hub of activity where folks learn, stay informed, and nourish their creativity. It is a safe space where the individual is valued, and every person is served. And a really good public library will contain materials enough to offend everyone and that is a very good thing indeed. Libraries serve to open minds.
The real estate of the library space is one of the most important aspects of making sure that all those
materials are regularly refreshed, renewed and replenished. A library must be nimble and readily flexible to change with the growing and evolving needs of its community based on patron and citizen input. In the landscape of contemporary times the need for libraries to pivot on the fly is crucial in serving all citizens.
Let’s make this summer of 2024 a moment where you discover something new about your library.
Challenge yourself and check out a book that offends you and commit to reading it and here is why;
Every citizen matters and when we learn about each other and others individually, we build community and empathy. That is the miracle of your public library. It is the modern frontier of exploration. Public libraries break boundaries and level the playing field for all citizens. Make a date with yourself or a friend and explore your library today, from offensive materials to your comforting favorites. It’s all good and all are welcome!
“We are a nation not only of dreamers, but also of fixers. We have looked at our land and people, and said, time and time again, ‘This is not good enough; we can be better.'”
― Dan Rather
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