Frequently Asked Questions

Are libraries obsolete in the digital age? Why are libraries important now?

Libraries have become central to the lives of so many people that one would be hard pressed to call them obsolete. In addition to providing readers with the most recent best sellers, your public library offers free high-speed internet access, DVD movie rental, meeting spaces, educational programs for the public and much more.

Here is one testimonial from National Book Award-winning local author Richard Powers, used with his permission, about the power of libraries.

Study demonstrates that increased access to print materials improves children's reading performance.

If you have a story about how libraries have shaped your life or made a difference, we would love to share it on this site through the Share Your Story page, or through a video interview. Contact Edith Craig for more information.

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