Re: It doesn't take money

[Josephine Dervan <rderva@infi.net>]

Jeran and all-

My first library job was in the NY public library. In orientation they
told us of the long history of immigrants who continue to use the public
library as "the people's university". There are many famous writers who
wrote their whole books while sitting in the huge Central Reading room
at the 42nd St. building.

During the Great Depression of the 1930s the NYPL recorded their highest
per building circulation statistics as many unemployed people flocked to
the libraries for FREE materials. Of course there were fewer other
sources of entertainment then.

I thought this information would be interesting the share with your
students.

Jo
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Josephine G. Dervan, Library Media Specialist
Strathmore Elementary School
Aberdeen, NJ 07747

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