“Libraries aren’t perfect, but they’re evolving.” the Times wrote. “Things always get delicate when they redefine themselves as ‘more than just books’ because to some of us ‘just books’ will always sound like ‘just oxygen.’ But, in addition to their sacred role as an ark for endangered book culture, libraries already offer most of the services that society can’t or won’t otherwise provide. They’re career counselors, homeless shelters and Internet cafes, stopgap solutions to way too many of society’s problems.”
Voters still support them, and libraries remain the calm central meeting place in many communities. Do you still have a library card? Email me at rrollins@coxohio.com.
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