I don't know if you've had a chance to actually read the answers to the questions posed at the "Philosopher's Cafe" a few weeks ago. I know that the audience was only three strong that evening (4 if you include Katelyn) but it is amazing to me that when the participants were asked if the library had ever been life changing to them, these were the replies:
Question: Have you ever had a life-changing experience in a public library? Was it due to the world of books?
“Thanks to the public library I have become a passionate musician and a lover of classical music. The only access that I had as a child to classical music was through the collection at the public library. I would recommend that we expand the music collection at the library.”
“I read a book that helped me learn different perspectives. This helped me to choose a direction in life.”
“Reading shows me that I am not alone and that others are having hard times. The Public library saved my life.”
“Reading The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis taught me to be fearless, to be strong and to have courage. It also showed me the thin line between good and evil”
Wow, imagine if the room had been filled to capacity?
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