I first read it at 14 years old and have read it many times since. It is a very beautifully written book. Libraries are an honest deal. Their costs are small, their value large. Anyone can walk in and benefit from books that educate, entertain and instruct.
Technology now links the smallest collections with the largest in the world.
Librarians are adept at interpreting collections for patrons' needs and searching outside sources when necessary. Historically, private monies built and maintained libraries. Citizen help is still needed now. If you value libraries, please give memorial, charitable or endowment monies to your favorite library. Please help keep the world's public libraries strong and free.