Make America great again with libraries

The link will take you to an excellent article written by David Kipen from the L.A. Times.

Mr. Kipen made some incredible points including, "If, as he claims, our new president really wants to invest in infrastructure, then America will need to build more than just roads and bridges. If Donald Trump is as smart as he insists he is, then he can prove it by strengthening our intellectual infrastructure. That means libraries — and he can start with one audacious symbolic act." -Kipen, David

My belief is that if we are going to, "Make America great again." -Trump, Donald, then we better not burn down our libraries. Seriously though, I believe that if we as a nation wish to be a stronger unified front we need to encourage everyone to utilize what the library has to offer. I don't believe everyone has all the information on what libraries can offer them so here are some examples that go beyond renting books and DVD's; *Free English as a second language classes and group meet-ups. *Free courses including but not limited to coding, web design, using the internet, Microsoft applications, and grants and fundraising. *Meet-ups about writing, scribbling, tattoos, coffee, music, adult coloring, book clubs, etc. *Children's programs that offer free courses on cooking, internet safety, coding, games, reading, the summer reading program and of course children's story time. We also have a recording studio *Central Library St. Louis, MO* Here's a link to our events page. Please stay informed it's a good way to stay ahead of what's going on around you and the people you care about. As my mother always said, "The one thing people can never take away from you is your education." You're right mom.