Libraries are many things to their communities. Programs in the humanities and the arts that encourage people to think and talk about ethics and values, history, art, poetry, and other cultures are integral to the library's mission. Such programs help to illuminate the experiences, beliefs and values that unite us as human beings. Here are a few testimonials that show what public programs mean to libraries and their communities . . .
Libraries are an incredible resource for the community.
Bringing real artists, real authors, real people into the library is so important. The act of reading can be nurtured, developed, heightened. That's what a good library can do, and that's what bringing a writer in to the library can contribute. It's good for the reader to see . The exhibit raised consciousness in many people about the importance of our jazz heritage, and we are confident that the learning process will continue and that our audiences will seek more opportunities to enjoy the music of Duke Ellington.