Category Archives: Libraries

Library Surprise

Posted on October 18, 2014 by John Swinburn

Both of us got Garland County library cards yesterday. As I talked to the guy who handled the process of getting a card for me (a different person took care of JB), my appreciation for the library increased.  It is … Continue reading →

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Borrowing Art

Posted on December 1, 2013 by John Swinburn

Libraries are extraordinary.  You want a book, they’ll lend you a book.  They don’t have the book?  They’ll get it for you.  The cost?  Usually, nothing.  Even if the book you want is not available in the library system, they … Continue reading →

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The Death of Libraries

Posted on September 13, 2013 by John Swinburn

Many of us take libraries for granted.  We think they always will be there.  Always.  Whether we frequent them or not, whether we support them or not, whether we defend them or not, libraries always will be there. Would that … Continue reading →

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