Anonymous Patron writes “Here’s a good one from The Allentown Morning Call – Allentown,PA. why schlep to a library? Why indeed? There’s nothing there to tempt you but books, magazines, newspapers, movies, music, computer training, tax preparation help, children’s story time, grown-up reading circles, Sherpa-like guidance through the World Wide Wilderness and a politely enforced atmosphere of peace and quiet – all of it free, beyond your contribution to the tax pool.
”Libraries are really one of the most important things in a community,” says David Caine, a young father speaking on behalf of the book-hungry masses at the Bethlehem Area Public Library one evening. ”I don’t care how many computers you have, you still need books.””
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