The Purpose Of Our Libraries
Offer free early literacy programs to help young children prepare for school | Coordinate more closely with local schools in providing resources to kids | Offer programs to teach people, including kids and senior citizens, how to use digital tools such as computers, smartphones, and apps | Offer programs to teach patrons about protecting their privacy and security online | Create services for active military personnel and veterans | Have more comfortable spaces for reading, working, and relaxing at the library | Create services or programs for immigrants or first generation Americans | Create services or programs for local businesses and entrepreneurs | Buy 3-D printers and other digital tools to allow people to learn how to use them to make different kinds of projects | Free up more space for things like tech centers, reading rooms, meeting rooms, and cultural events | |
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% of American adults that believe libraries should definitely... | 85 | 85 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 64 | 59 | 52 | 45 | 30 |
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