I also signed up for a public library card today. It's easy to forget how much of a luxury and a privilege it is to have access to literary materials for FREE! I hope that we always allocate and prioritize resources for public libraries.
Public libraries are not only great meeting spaces, but they also enrich the minds of all types of residents, from children to senior citizens, and from students to professionals. My local library has resources related to employment, the mortgage crisis, and even free internet access.