What Does My Public Library Mean To Me?
by Jonathan Beverly
age 15, Smyrna

From the ancient times to the colonial age libraries have existed. Libraries in ancient Sumer brought a since of civilization to an evolving society. Libraries have evolved over the centuries they have been around.  A library is now a place to sit and relax; be able to clear your mind and focus on anything you want.  Every time you visit you leave with more knowledge that you entered with.

My library for me is a place to get away and just relax. I know that no matter how chaotic life can become I can always have a place to learn and relax. My library is a place to come and clear my mind of all the complicated things. At my library I have the ability to learn anything I want, and it is all at my fingertips.

With technology booming in today’s world a titanic percentile of the population is left in the technical darkness. My library is a place for me to embrace new technology; for it is hard for any consumer to keep up on the latest gadgets. At my library I know that I am welcome to come, and learn how to use modern technology no matter what my skill level is. My library is a place where I cannot be ashamed of my skills. My library is a place for me to help others and spread knowledge.

With my library I am able to browse through the minds of thousands of incredible people. It just blows my mind that I have the ability to learn so much. It infuriates me that so many people don’t know what lies inside those doors. My library to me is a portal to eternal knowledge.

Libraries are shrinking all across the world. With technology advancing everything is becoming available in people’s home. My library to me is a place to just relax and embrace myself with the gift of knowledge and technology. A place to learn anything I desire. All I have to do is turn a page.  I am so grateful that I have a library in my life because with a library comes knowledge. And with knowledge comes success.

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