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.

I’m in one of the three libraries closest to me and I just might be the state’s most frequent user of interlibrary loan ( really helps with research). During the pandemic lockdown access to Hoopla/Libby kept me sane. I brought my kids to the library for books, Lego tournaments, fun. Libraries are such an important part of a community!

I wouldn't be able to afford reading as much as I do if it wasn't for libraries. Libby makes everything so easy and accessible for me.

I adore the library. It gives people like myself a safe place to relax and read, use the internet to research (this was so helpful when I didn't have home wifi), and I get to be around other humans in a quiet setting, which is wonderful since most of my time is spent alone. I also get to read books (and check out other media) through the library before I decide if I want to purchase my own copy. I have a small place, so I can only own so much. But with the library's help, I ensure I only purchase the most meaningful to me works. Please keep our libraries going! They provide so much value to everyone.

I live in Stoneham, MA. When I first moved to Stoneham I was happy to see that the public library was right down the street! I work in a school, so in my free summers I spend time in the air conditioned library. One summer I got back into researching my family history in Norway. The Norwegians have farm histories called bygdeboks. They are invaluable for research and go back to the 1600s. They are only available in university libraries mostly in the mid-west. One day I asked tentatively and was amazed to find that my local library could obtain an extremely rare bygdebok through interlibrary loan. It took weeks but it was so awesome!

I love the Falmouth Public Library. It is a place for community and learning, two things we need now more than ever.

Life is hard. All the great stuff I can borrow from the library makes it easier! Books are the perfect friends.

The Woods Hole Public Library provides me and the rest of the community with a safe space for reading, writing and learning. Without this library I would not have been able to write and expand my mind in the way that I have

My husband and I are former teachers. We had to downsize when we moved to a small apartment. That meant unloading a lifetime of books. We absolutely depend on our library for the information and recreation that only books can provide.

Libraries are among the first places I visit when I travel, anywhere in N.E. and. beyond, each one offers something special, unique, while still surrounding visitors with a welcoming vibe. Some are fancier than others, a few I've been to were small tuckaways , rustic rural, cities are often centrally located, Chicago has several, as does N.Y. PLEASE continue to support libraries, we all need them! They offer a place that's open, accessible to all...no down payment required. Hint:.Susan Orlean's book "LIBRARY" offers some perspective. Plus it's a fascinating read.

I have loved libraries since I was a young child. Growing up in a small Louisiana town there wasn't much to do, and the library became my favorite place. Now, being in my 20's with two kids and living in Massachusetts I am passing on the tradition to my two children. We are all engaging in summer reading. My youngest, age 3 is fully blind and I love that I can go to most libraries in Mass and they have braille childrens books. Her favorite thing to do is read with me and attend library events. My oldest, age 7 is a bit behind in reading due to her ADHD and I appreicate all of the events the library hosts so I can engage her in reading in fun and interesting ways rather than just having her get frustrated at home with her words. From the events, to the inclusive books, and sectioned off childrens areas, the libraries in Massachusetts have become my daughter's and I's favorite places to go. Lastly, due to my daughter's disability money is obviously tight due to medical bills etc, so I appreciate the museum passes and events that allow us to get out the house and do fun community events which we normally wouldn't be able to afford.

The library is a space for community for me, as well as a place for learning. I have always loved learning and books, and my public library is a place that I go to for information and recreation. I love reading to learn, and reading to experience lives and adventures outside of my experience. I have found community in an art journaling group, writing group, and science fiction book club at my public library. Libraries are free, and available to anyone who wants to use them. They are a huge resource for people from all social and economic groups. We need to protect our libraries.