National Library Week 2011: What Isn't Great About Libraries?
Librarians talk about the value of libraries as community centers, places to develop skills and interests, and as tools for democracy and society. Music by DoKashiteru, ccmixter.org/files/DoKashiteru/19848.
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“I decided to stop returning library books this year. I think I wanted to do things that I was uncomfortable with, step outside my artistic comfort zone, have a fearless year.”
Singer-songwriter EZRA FURMAN, discussing the inspiration for the title of his first solo album, The Year of No Returning, Chicago Tonight, WTTW-TV, Apr. 26
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Celebrate?
Perhaps this year everyone should wear black to observe National Library Week. Considering the economic state of our libraries, and how many librarians are loosing their jobs, it would be more appropriate!