I come from a country where libraries are not funded. The result is a 63% Gini coefficient and 43% unemployment. I came to America because this society understands (or so I thought) the power of democratized information and knowledge. Don’t throw that away America!

Poor eyesight makes it difficult for me to read for any length of time. Libby audiobooks is the greatest gift for people like me. THANK YOU, libraries, for all your wonderful services!

We love the library, and appreciate being able to get materials and books from across the state!

Growing up poor, or poorer than friends, the library took that out of the equation & was a place I felt I was equal.

My local library has always been a place of refuge for me since I was a kid. As a child, I would check out book until I reached the limit (50 a week!) As a teen, I spent hours in the teen section, enjoying the books and the air conditioning, and as an adult, the library provided a quiet space where I could study for the LSATs. My local library has been there for me in every stage of my life, and I can't begin to describe how helpful it has been for me.

I use my local library and Libby every day to read books and ebooks. I wouldn't be able to afford all of the books if I had to buy them so I am grateful every day for these services.

My library has helped me as a young queer person to find comfort in the stories on the shelves of the library.