Teaching a love of books and learning to children isn't about disseminating information.
There are also many poor folks who don't have the money for the technology you do. The library provides information services to everyone, regardless of social class or ability to pay. What if you were poor and looking for a job and had no computer or phone? To many, the library is a lifeline.
I know that for most of us on Hacker News, we swim in technology and information, but for many others in society, the library is their entry to that world.
There are also many poor folks who don't have the money for the technology you do. The library provides information services to everyone, regardless of social class or ability to pay. What if you were poor and looking for a job and had no computer or phone? To many, the library is a lifeline.
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The library is a safe place to go after school. In my town, the library hosts an after-school snack program sponsored by the local food bank. http://mchenrycountyliving.com/event/school-snack-program/
I know that for most of us on Hacker News, we swim in technology and information, but for many others in society, the library is their entry to that world.