Students losing part-time home when main library locks doors

Wayne Risher from the Memphis, TN
Commercial
Appeal
news writes:

\”Like it or not,
libraries
are
day cares, hangouts and meeting spots, as well as
places for bookish pursuits. \”

The Central Library will be closing for two months to
move to a new building. Parents and kids are having to
find other \”day care\” options. Day care centers have
noticed a slight increase in enrollment.

\”A couple of parents have told me they\’re signing up
because the library is closing,\” said Thomas. \”I think
we\’re going to get a lot.\”


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