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Today's newspaper had an article from the Gannett News Service on the plight of public libraries around the country. Many are cutting back hours and closing branches. The situation of the library in Darby, PA, is especially compelling. It is believed to be the oldest public library in the nation and, it too, may close. Here is a link to an article on the Darby Library: http://crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/nations-oldest-public-library-dan ger- Ed Nizalowski, SMS Newark Valley High School Newark Valley, NY enizalowski@nvcs.stier.org Walt Morey (1907-1992), author of Gentle Ben, overcame functional illiteracy at age thirteen when he finally took up reading with a passion. The plots for most of his 17 published books revolve around the relationship between man and animals often using the themes of survival, self-discovery or redemption through nature. Currently reading Cruise Control by Terry Trueman -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------