Tag Archives: Public library

Why Support Your Local Library?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by cbecker53

A wonderful site called StateStats has created an amazing infographic.  Statistics illustrated include: unemployment rates libraries providing internet access libraries providing help for students decreasing library budgets advantages of free library services and MORE!! Do check it out.

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Can we Save Public Libraries?

Posted on August 19, 2012 by cbecker53

  I recently posted about how libraries have changed and improved, and my feeling that although library funding may be threatened in the current economy and political climate, we must not allow them to go backward.   Yesterday I encountered … Continue reading →

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We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby (Let’s not go Backward)

Posted on August 11, 2012 by cbecker53

As I celebrate my 40th high school class reunion, the early 1970s are much on my mind. The public library of my youth, the library I worked at after school and on weekends, has come a long way.  The building … Continue reading →

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Little Free Libraries

Posted on July 26, 2012 by cbecker53

So much has been written about the Little Free Library project, there’s little I can add. Started in 2009, the concept is simple:  little boxes that look like miniature buildings (originally 20” wide by 15” deep by 18” high), mounted … Continue reading →

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