Why libraries ?

I am a mum of 2 very small children. I have used the library on and off since I was a young child myself.

I use the library because I want my boys to have the same sense of joy from feeling, smelling and choosing books that I had. It is also one of the only places which are free and you can go when it rains!

In this world of everything being instantly purchasable online, and everything being disposable; libraries are a vital part of encouraging us to treat items with respect and return items for someone else to enjoy when we are done. libraries are a tiny piece of the puzzle towards helping climate change in that respect.