There's a great article in today's Star tribune on libraries and their importance in today's society (http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/3789346.html).
The article mentions several metro libraries but really focuses on Roseville - which has a coffee shop and has become quite a community center. However, I was at my local library - Highland branch - on Friday and was happy for the library and sad for me to see that the place was full. All of the "Internet" computers were being used. Highland is attached to the community gym but does not have a coffee shop. I know we have a pretty broad geographic base on this list so I was wondering if other folks were finding their libraries busy. Also - the libraries are in danger of being cut because they are "non-essential" I am wondering if folks here agree with the "non-essential" label. Thanks! Ann
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