Environmental Health and Safety
January 22, 2016
Visiting the Library
Visiting the library is wonderful for the whole family and provides free and fun entertainment
for all ages. Libraries provide people the opportunity to borrow books, music, and movies.
They may also provide computer labs, children’s play areas, and community classes for those
interested. All of which are free. For people who cannot afford to buy books, a library offers
them the chance to enjoy their favorite authors free of charge.
Facts about libraries:
Resources offered:
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Books
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Magazines
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Newspapers
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Music
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DVDs
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Audio Books
Resources:
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Encyclopedias
Clark Library
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Internet access
Vancouver Library
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68% of Americans have a library card
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We check out more than 2 billion items a year
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There are more than 16,500 public libraries
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98% of libraries provide public internet
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Average cost for library services is $31 a year
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Libraries are essential to economic recovery
Created by Stephanie Day
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