I have been going to the library since I had my son. Previously, I’m not sure. I realize the services community and fun that a library can bring to somebody’s life. The Peabody library is full of cheer, smiles and information. I have taken classes, met friends and most importantly showed my son how important libraries are. The librarians have become a huge part of our lives and look forward to every interaction with them. I am forever grateful and advocating for those around me to utilize and become a part of the library’s community. Forever grateful for Peabody Institute Library!

My Mom and I absolutely love taking trips to the Salem Public Library. Where we do fun activities to reading books, also love the idea of the free passes to some museums.

We love the Salem Public Library, and especially the Children’s Library and its fantastic programming. We’ve attended Lego Club, the Poop Museum, Curious Creatures, story times, and even sent two cherished stuffies on an exciting sleepover at the library. My daughter completed 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and was so proud. We’ve spent many weekends at the library playing and selecting new books while connecting with friends in the community. It’s such a wonderful and beloved community resource for Salem families!

My daughter, Ella who is 3 is fully blind and the library gives us access to braille books close to home! It exposes her to early literacy skills in her own format

Libraries in MA are the best. Being a senior executive in a renowned healthcare industry company as well as a mom of two kids, books has been my go to in order to sharpen my mind as well as my children. The wealth of resources available via online platforms as well as the efficiency in which the hard books get shipped from one location to another is unmatched. The staffs at the library and everyone behind the scene do a great job in delivering what we need timely. Kudos to everyone working in the library department!

Libraries have been a great resource for me since I was a child. Fond memories of story times with my mother at our local library are etched into my core memories of childhood. Later in life they provided a lifeline as I faced the challenges of life. They also have been a great place to socialize and further my vocational pursuits. The amount of enrichment to my life via public libraries is immeasurable and this resource should be preserved for future generations.

My child and I are avid library people. Our local libraries - Holyoke and Chicopee saved us so much money during the pandemic. I have always made sure my kiddo had access to books since she was born but also having access to our public library for other books - and the Libby app - have just meant so much to us. It means we get to consume books regularly without spending as much money on them. Please keep these services and our local libraries safe.

My parents and I have been reading every day since I was born. Mom says she also read to me when I was in her belly. We love all kinds of books, especially my mom and I. And having access to the Libby app has been so great cause we need new books.

The Amesbury public library is a great place. My children love going and getting books, especially over the summer break and doing the Amesbury library reading summer program.

The Harvard Public Library is really awesome. It's where I've found some awesome books and met some amazing people who also love books. And I know a lot of people have also had this experience at this and other libraries, so that's why we can't stand for funding cuts to libraries.

Albert Einstein said the most important thing to know is the location of your library. Thomas Jefferson said "I could not live without books" We have more libraries than McDonald's restaurant's and our libraries are the peoples palace. Thank you librarians for all you do.

I love the library because I have always wanted to be a published author since I was 12. I finally got back into reading again and bought myself a Kindle for my birthday and I love that I can check out ebooks on my kindle. The library is such an amazing place to go and sit in the quiet and read or even write. Its amazing place to do research. And to think of all the knowledge you are surrounded by when you go to the library. Libraries are sacred and contain all the knowledge and history, that we need to keep passing down from generation to generation. Please dont defund the libraries.

LIBRARY Library, not by definition, what really is the Lakeville Library? It consists of Jayme, Bryan, Carol and Pam. Bryan is the “grounded man” These people are more than checking in and out our books. These people listen, work hard and with their knowledge Do not judge us by our looks. These people have the deepest, kindness of love This kind of caring and love comes from above. These librarians became family to me These librarians do not get enough credit for what they do The compassion, they have and enriching peoples’ lives From the corporate or higher place has no clue Some days I would go in and everything would go wrong Not once did they get angry or loose their composer When I left, they always made me feel “I belong”. I could go on forever and tell you what a great place to visit and why When I first came here, my feelings holding everything inside This library empowered and enabled me to dig deep down to a place and cry In the library, I experienced the sadness of Huckleberry Finn and Edgar Alan Poe and I could relate sharing in the book club Is the best place for self betterment, educate, research and grow This library gave me courage This library gave me hope This library gave me unsurmountable strength This library assisted in numerous ways well spent Dead Poet Society “Oh Captain My Captain,” “Make Your Life Extraordinary” and “Seize the Day,” “Carpe Diem,” “Live Life to the Fullest.” A stone, a leaf and unopened door by Thomas Wolfe Gives a burning desire to educate and learn more I look forward to walking through the library doors And I know I leave an extraordinary person The desire to come back and experience so much more

A small but mighty library with an impressive collection, friendly staff, and extensive programming...an important asset to the people of Groveland!

The Amesbury Public Library is the best! They have amazing programs for kids and adults, and the staff is super knowledgeable and friendly.

I am an itinerant early intervention teacher who covers a huge area of western MA. I use libraries on an almost daily basis. Depending on what town I'm in and how much time I have between student visits, I am usually in a library checking email, entering my notes, working on my caseload and schedule, and sending resources to families. Libraries are VITAL to my work and to all of our communities.

Our library has given us endless enrichment through books, games, art supplies, craft kits, and social gatherings, all for free! Our library provides a warm (or cool!) place to gather where we always feel welcome and at home. Our library workers work so hard to make it all happen! The library has helped me like and find new book series. They have helped me find new books that I like!

Our family once rented so many books we hit the limit on my card - we use the library every week for both books and movies. It is an essential part of our lives.