Salem Public Library Salem, Oregon
Libraries are great places to find all the books! But they offer so much more!
Some Awesome Things Libraries Provide:
- ACCESS - Information and resources are available for everyone at no cost
regardless of income, race, or socioeconomic status. Most also offer a
plethora of eResources, for people who can't visit the physical library.
- Community - In an increasingly isolated and isolating society, libraries offer
programs and activities that bring people together, helping to build stronger,
more cohesive communities.
- Literacy and education - A place for children and adults to build literacy skills,
through storytimes, early literacy programs, books, activities, and guidance,
helping to prepare young children for kindergarten.
- Safe Space - A safe space to relax, learn, exchange ideas, and socialize
- Connection - A place for community members to connect from different
cultures, races, socioeconomic situations, and backgrounds.
- Personal Growth - A place to explore self-education, self-improvement,
self-expression, develop hobbies, interests, and lifelong learning.
- Welcoming - A 3rd space where all are welcome.
- Technology - Services that many need for job-finding, including Wi-fi,
internet access, faxing, photocopying, printing, scanning,
computers, and staff with the skills to help get started on the
process.
- Equity - Provides equitable access to a high-quality collection of materials
and services in a variety of formats, reflective of the diversity
of the community.
