More Americans have library cards than at any time since 1990, according to the American Library Association. …
… the 2 billion items checked out from U.S. libraries this year is 10 percent more than during the economic downturn in 2001. But books, DVDs and other material are only part of the story …
In tough financial times more folks take advantage of libraries.
In fact, I think libraries could be a growth industry in the future. If only they could make going to the library “cool” for young people.
Calgary is planning a new central library. I really hope they do as well as Vancouver or Salt Lake City.
Our current downtown library is pretty crappy, a hangout for the homeless during the winter.
Rick McCharles 