Quote by Barbara
Kingsolver: "Libraries are the one
American institution you shouldn't rip off.
The rest of the time I checked books out from the public or school library.
I'm not sure what Ms. Kingsolver meant by her quote. I assume she was talking about stealing library books, but I'm not positive. People do forget to return their books, or they misplace and can't find them. I may be naive, but I don't most people intend to steal books from the library.
With the economy like it is, people who read will turn to libraries to get their books. It doesn't cost anything to check out a book. Many libraries even have e-books.
Have a great week. See you next Sunday.
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Libraries are an American treasure that I hope we don't lose. I know in my neck of the woods they are struggling w/ continued decrease in funding. Shrinking hours. And some closures.
So it's really important not only for writers but for everyone to support them. My family does...above and beyond our late fees. :-)
Jennifer, I agree libraries are an American treasure that we can't lose. I support my library and many of my friends do.
Ray Bradbury wrote of libraries: "I am a junkyard of all of the libraries and bookstores I ever fell into or leaned upon."
And you know, you can check out movies and music from libraries as well. Why rent from Blockbuster when you can borrow for free at your library!!
With the success of ebook readers, I don't think libraries have as much business as they had.
I grew up using libraries for school and recreational reading.
Haven't been to one in years.
Thanks for the quote from Ray Bradbury and the additional information about libraries, Diana.
Marianne, I'm sure what you say is true, but there are still people in this economy who use libraries for both print and ebooks. I have a library across the street from me. I donate books to them. Smile.
I have access to computer at home, but I always visit the library whenever I'm at home or out of town.
What perfect quote for Banned Books Week. I'd guess Ms. Kingsolver means taking away public support in many ways. Libraries are doing amazing things these days beyond putting books on shelves. You can "borrow" ebooks and audiobooks. Teens are gaming. My tiny local library has a walk in "How to set up your ebook reader" help.
I wrote about librarians and banned books on my blog this week.
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Amber Polo (a librarian)
Amber, thank you for telling about your library. I visited your blog and left a comment. I love librarians. They were always so helpful when I was a child.
I could browse a library for hours and spent much of my time in them after getting hooked on books. I received a few books for Christmas, had the Little Women series but nothing like what kids have today. I hope libraries stay with us always.
Thanks for your comment, Linda. I used to spend every Saturday at the public library. I remember the Little Women series, too. I loved Jo, she was so independent.
I am a regular at the library in my neighborhood. I get books and download ebooks on a regular basis. I love my Kindle, but still like holding that book in my hand so I do both. Our library is in bad need of updating but the staff is wonderful! I even have one librarian who does not even need my library card. When I walk to the desk she pulls my holds off the shelf. I hope the budget cuts and economy do not hurt this wonderful resource for learning and pleasure.
Hi Belinda,
How wonderful that you're a regular at your library. I, also, hope budget cuts and the economy do not hurt our libraries.
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