Public libraries have been a lifeline for me through my years as a young mother and homemaker, and even now as I forge a new life on my own. I love that I can rely on my local libraries for so much. When I was a young mother the public library was a special destination for my children and I. We read more books, were exposed to a variety of world music and film than we could otherwise. Now I read less and listen more. I'm always talking about the Libby app and how we don't have to be left out because we can't afford it. I love my local libraries. My children learned to do research, talk to new adults, navigate the stacks physical and digital, and to feel confident and responsible as they used their own library cards. They also learned that their were safe spaces beyond the walls, church, or school. My grandchild now goes to the library too. It's a wonderful legacy. I love my local libraries. When I visit a community library I instantly feel a sense of possibility and wonder. I'm excited to explore and to greet the staff. Utilizing the interlibrary loan system that is bit like walking into the Tardis. I love Massachusetts libraries.