I thought that the arrival of the personal computer would spell the end of the public library. Not only didn't that happen, but the library -- both in person and virtually -- is in some ways more important to people than ever. It remains a vital resource for our community. I think of the Norton Public Library as the real heart of our town. People of all ages consider it theirs. Which it is. Libraries deserve all the support they can get from our local and state legislators. Thank you. Robert Lovinger

Joseph Plumb Memorial Library in Rochester supports my child care center! The librarians help provide a variety of books to build upon our youngest learners early education curriculum! I’m able to reserve books for all our classrooms and switch them every couple weeks to keep our classroom books interesting for our students! This helps us keep costs down & stay eco-conscious as we don’t need to purchase all the books we use but can share with our community!

As a new mom, our library has been a life-saver for me this year! Books got me through the early sleepless nights and nap traps, weekly programming engages my little one and gives me a way to connect with our community, and now having access to children's books helps us build our daily reading habits at home.

I am grateful for the kindness portrayed by the diverse staff at the Centerville Public Library. As a resident and parent, it is helpful to have an accessible and safe space for my children to engage in the books and toys with old and new friends in the children’s section at the library.

My library helps me access books for adult learning about my career and interests in creative ways! Especially the CWMars system. I get so many gorgeous books about architecture. Chelsea always has a great recommendation and does so much to facilitate community engagement. I am so grateful for GML and only wish there were more hours!

Entertainment - excellent books. Part of larger library network - able to get so many books. Programs - on health, cultural understanding

The library helps me to find books that I cannot find on CW MARS, they make wonderful recommendations and brighten my day. Yay Colrain!

The Griswold Memorial Library, Colrain, MA, has helped me in many ways: Access to books, of course, but more importantly I work from home and find it hard to concentrate in my bedroom office. I feel isolated. So I come with my computer to the Library and I get so much more done at the library. The librarians help me if I have a computer glitch and the work seems easier in the presence of books and scholarly and kind librarians.

It has helped me to connect with other members of my community, and to learn new skills (knitting).

It's helped me read more and it's fun.

My library has helped me find a love for reading and a way to be a part of my community.