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“A library in the middle of a community is a cross between an emergency exit, a life raft and a festival. They are cathedrals of the mind; hospitals of the soul; theme parks of the imagination.”
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At turns hilarious and poignant, Lost Cat by Caroline Paul is a treasure – a simple story that reveals multiple truths and makes you laugh out loud. Caroline Paul was home recovering from a serious accident when her beloved cat Tibby disappeared. Alre...more |
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“Books are no more threatened by Kindle than stairs by elevators.”
― Stephen Fry
― Stephen Fry
“A library is infinity under a roof.”
― Gail Carson Levine
― Gail Carson Levine
“Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.”
― Walter Cronkite
― Walter Cronkite
“A library in the middle of a community is a cross between an emergency exit, a life raft and a festival. They are cathedrals of the mind; hospitals of the soul; theme parks of the imagination.”
― Caitlin Moran, Moranthology
― Caitlin Moran, Moranthology
“Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring you back the right one.”
― Neil Gaiman
― Neil Gaiman
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