"We have been caring for my brother since 2018. He depends on supplemental oxygen 24/7 and cannot do any strenuous activities. The library books that he reads help pass the time and make each day more enjoyable. He has been reading two or more books per week, so they have been a great help to him and to us as caregivers. I have also personally read several books per month that I have sourced through our local library. It is a great resource for education and entertainment materials. Puzzle resources have also been helpful. We have used the library computers to fill out state forms that our nonprofit had to fill out as one of our members does not have one. The library also has been a neutral place to meet people and explore and discuss new ideas. I also appreciate the library's hospitality in hosting our weekly fiber arts group. The library provides a friendly, comfortable and well-lit environment for our meeting. We really appreciate all that our library does for us! Thank you!"

The Richmond Public Library made me excited to read, which inspired a life-long love of learning.

Since retiring from Worcester with its large library to Richmond, I have depended on interlibrary loan for many books. At the same time, I have benefited from the wonderful staff and programs here at our small but gracious Richmond Free Library. Libraries are places both to feed the individual intellect and to engage the community. They are vital across all of Massachusetts for many, many reasons. We depend on them, and we depend on our elected representatives to support them. Thank you!

My library book club keeps me connected to my community, offers me opportunities to think and grow, and keeps me laughing.