Thank a librarian

If you’ve learned anything in your life, thank a librarian. I wrote this week in Saved by a library about how a library helped me. I know that I’m not the only one who has benefited from a great library, no matter how big or small.

The American Library Association celebrates National Libraries Week in the U.S. from April 23-29 to highlight the essential role libraries, librarians, and library staff play in transforming lives and strengthening communities.

When I think of the importance libraries play in society, I find I think about Kofi Annan’s quote: “Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.”

Yes, let’s be a bridge to hope. Here’s a few additional thoughts:

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