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September 17, 2009
Thinking of Philly
We got this news a few days ago: All Free Library of Philadelphia Branch, Regional and Central Libraries Closed Effective Close of Business October 2, 2009... What?!! The notice goes on to say that all programs will be canceled, all reservations will have to be canceled, all class visits will be canceled, all community activities taking place in the library will be canceled, all library visits to senior centers will be canceled, and all library materials will have to be returned by October 2nd. There's something severely wrong with this picture. It has been shown time and time again how crucial libraries are, particularly in a bad economic climate... how can Philadelphia be so short sighted?
Think of the role our library plays in the community of Roslyn -- we serve every age group, from the tiniest tots to homebound seniors. Our little building houses books, cds, and dvds, not to mention all of the resources that we have available online. We are part community center, part entertainment center, part museum, and part free wifi and computer access. We are here for job seekers, parents, grandparents, children and teens. We are your library and we appreciate your support.
Posted by Michele at September 17, 2009 3:22 PM
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