My public library has always been a place of comfort, providing a space for connecting with the world and my local community. It has such importance in my life that I visit the local library before I decide to buy a home.

I learned to love books and reading through my public library. I have been a reader my whole life. By taking funding away from libraries, you are taking access away from millions of children nationwide who are learning to love reading, books, and might need a safe space. There is so much that libraries can do for people.