Monday, October 6, 2008

October is Public Library Month in British Columbia

According to B.C. Library Association executive director Alane Wilson, more than 98 per cent of British Columbians live in an area that is served by a public library, and this year's theme for Library Month -"Your Library, Your World" - reflects the many ways in which libraries contribute to the fabric of B.C.'s education, culture and community.

While the following video focuses on Seattle Public Library, the message about the library's role in society is true on both sides of the border:

2 comments:

Crunchy Carpets said...

I love library's.
What an amazing invention.
What a blessing to all people of all stripes.

The ability to borrow ANY book.

My kids like me LOVE the library

Anonymous said...

well this is nice initiative