Community Quote by Judith Krug

It's funny that we think of libraries as quiet demure places where we are shushed by dusty, bun-balancing, bespectacled women. The truth is libraries…

— Paula Poundstone

Libraries are what is best about us as a society: open, exciting, rich, informative, free, inclusive, engaging.

— Susan Orlean

When the function of libraries is put in terms of their contributions to the community, people see their centrality. The challenge to us is…

— Arthur Curley

A library is a place that is a repository of information and gives every citizen equal access to it.

— Neil Gaiman

A library is a gateway to others' minds, hearts, and lives.

— Tamora Pierce

The message is clear: libraries matter. Their solid presence at the heart of our towns sends the proud signal that everyone - whoever they…

— Kate Mosse

Libraries promote the sharing of knowledge, connecting people of all ages with valuable information resources. These dynamic and modern institutions, and the librarians who…

— George W. Bush

No matter where you are on the political spectrum, libraries make sense. It's such a small investment. Every dollar supporting a library system returns…

— Karin Slaughter

Our libraries are valuable centers of education, learning and enrichment for people of all ages. In recent years, libraries have taken on an increasingly…

— Jodi Rell

Libraries are a hallmark of a civilized culture, and librarians represent that culture to all facets of society.

— Janis Ian

Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute…

— Sidney Sheldon

“A library is more than a brick and mortar building filled with delicious books. It is also a community of people who live to…

— ALA