Knowledge is strength and libraries allow everyone to become stronger. With fewer local newspapers and international correspondents, and more social media outlets, libraries are even more important than ever. I am a library junkie and belong to multiple networks so am able to request material from all of them. I brought my children up to love libraries and they are now avid readers.

I have 3 kids and we use the library all the time. It’s helped my kids become keen readers and they LOVE the free VR game days and other events. The magician and free icecream Sundays was our fave last year.

As a graduate student getting bmy Masters degree in Education the Griswold memorial Library has been an invaluable resource. The Friendly and helpful staff have assisted me in finding textbooks and saved me hundreds of dollars in not having to buy them. Libraries are THE BEST! Thank you!

I really like the Sharon public library because they have fun crafts that let me interact with other kids!

The Sharon public library has made books and other resources available to our town community, I love working there. Some books are tough to find outside of the library and the vast collection allows anyone to find whatever book they need.

Here in Paxton we love our library patrons!

I thought that the arrival of the personal computer would spell the end of the public library. Not only didn't that happen, but the library -- both in person and virtually -- is in some ways more important to people than ever. It remains a vital resource for our community. I think of the Norton Public Library as the real heart of our town. People of all ages consider it theirs. Which it is. Libraries deserve all the support they can get from our local and state legislators. Thank you. Robert Lovinger

Joseph Plumb Memorial Library in Rochester supports my child care center! The librarians help provide a variety of books to build upon our youngest learners early education curriculum! I’m able to reserve books for all our classrooms and switch them every couple weeks to keep our classroom books interesting for our students! This helps us keep costs down & stay eco-conscious as we don’t need to purchase all the books we use but can share with our community!

As a new mom, our library has been a life-saver for me this year! Books got me through the early sleepless nights and nap traps, weekly programming engages my little one and gives me a way to connect with our community, and now having access to children's books helps us build our daily reading habits at home.

I am grateful for the kindness portrayed by the diverse staff at the Centerville Public Library. As a resident and parent, it is helpful to have an accessible and safe space for my children to engage in the books and toys with old and new friends in the children’s section at the library.

My library helps me access books for adult learning about my career and interests in creative ways! Especially the CWMars system. I get so many gorgeous books about architecture. Chelsea always has a great recommendation and does so much to facilitate community engagement. I am so grateful for GML and only wish there were more hours!