LIBRARIES BUILD COMMUNITY
Libraries are community hubs. They connect people to information and connect people to people. They are safe havens for kids, providing after-school homework help, games, and book clubs. They offer computer classes, allowing older adults to stay engaged in a digital world. And library bookmobiles and community outreach programs help those living in remote areas and those who are home bound to remain connected to the world.
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CONTEXT PARAGRAPH Public libraries also help people cope with the unexpected, particularly in the wake of natural disasters. After Hurricane Sandy in 2012, people left homeless by the storm-filled libraries in New York and New Jersey, using the library’s computers to complete federal forms and communicate with loved ones. America’s libraries also contribute to economic vitality in virtually every community across the country. With a history of bridging gaps in access to information resources and education, libraries are instrumental in helping communities tackle economic divides.
FOR OUR LIBRARIES PARAGRAPH For many, library resources are an accessible way to explore entrepreneurship, build skills, and gather information that can be used to launch a new business idea, investigate a new way to earn income and make a living, or even get started with a new hobby to make extra money. Libraries offer a low-barrier way to learn and test out ideas without investing a lot up front. For some of the smallest enterprises, such as micropreneurs and solopreneurs, this is crucial.
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FEATURED STORY RELATED TO THIS TOPIC Public libraries also help people cope with the unexpected, particularly in the wake of natural disasters. After Hurricane Sandy in 2012, people left homeless by the storm-filled libraries in New York and New Jersey, using the library’s computers to complete federal forms and communicate with loved ones. America’s libraries also contribute to economic vitality in virtually every community across the country. With a history of bridging gaps in access to information resources and education, libraries are instrumental in helping communities tackle economic divides.
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