There have to be books somewhere in this place

The Toronto Star takes a look at libraries. “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to your local public library and our orientation session sponsored by the Bookmark Grill, located on the lower level, where today’s lunch special is garlic and ginger-crusted salmon.

As most of you are aware, public libraries have a great tradition of protecting free access to information for all, but unfortunately, the times are changing. Recent cuts in library subsidies mean free access to information is now as rare as free parking. And if information is power, it seems empowerment in the information age has a price.”