As a long time resident of Cranston I often use the Cranston Public
Library Central . A precious community resource .
I have spent many stimulating and fruitful hours there. In doing " research " or just idea hunting I find BOOK browsing more productive-more serendipity there- than computer time.
The library could be more book-browsing-friendly-by locating more desks and comfortable chairs nearer the rows of books.
I also recall the days - I hope not gone forever- when libraries were open longer and closed as late as 9:30 pm.
I note that public libraries had a great friend in author Ray Bradbury. He was furious about the neglect -the under-funding- of public libraries in the United States. This has contributed to what the late Isaac Asimov called the " cult of ignorance " and the new illiteracy.
As a registered voter here I will always vote MORE for my public library.
I have spent many stimulating and fruitful hours there. In doing " research " or just idea hunting I find BOOK browsing more productive-more serendipity there- than computer time.
The library could be more book-browsing-friendly-by locating more desks and comfortable chairs nearer the rows of books.
I also recall the days - I hope not gone forever- when libraries were open longer and closed as late as 9:30 pm.
I note that public libraries had a great friend in author Ray Bradbury. He was furious about the neglect -the under-funding- of public libraries in the United States. This has contributed to what the late Isaac Asimov called the " cult of ignorance " and the new illiteracy.
As a registered voter here I will always vote MORE for my public library.
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