Editor:
In tough economic times, parents might find it harder than ever to make sure their children have everything they need for school. Luckily, the most important school supply of all does not cost a thing. It’s a library card.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month. A library card can give kids access to free homework help, materials to research their papers or a source for their next book report. It can also help make life after school more fun, with free access to music, DVDs, the Internet, books and more.
Of course, library cards aren’t just for children. A recent poll by the American Library Association shows that adults agree; libraries continued to experience a dramatic increase in library card registration last year. In fact, 68 percent of American adults have a library card. Now more than ever, people are turning to their libraries for reliable financial information, free computer and Internet access, and, of course, books, movies and more.
It’s all free with a library card.
As the new director of the Española Public Library I encourage the community to come in and meet me. My door is always open to hear comments, complaints, or compliments
Teddie Riehl,
Española Library Director