SnapShot PA: A Day in the Life of Pennsylvania Libraries

1. October 28, 2009 SnapShot PA: A Day in the Life of Pennsylvania Libraries

2. "I love the Northwest Branch-it's like my second home. My children and I visit twice a week. Good place for family time. Also, I'd rather have my children at the library vs. the street. We need the library to continue with literacy and parents to be with their children in a positive atmosphere." -GenaPina-Garcia, Reading

3. I cannot image this township without its library. A source for almost everything. The librarian here is well trained, well read, and makes good suggestions. Helpful for every area. Vera M.

4. "I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation for the work being done at Middletown Free Library. I have a been a resident and frequenter of the library for seven years but it is only within the past few years that I have truly been impressed by the work done there. The library has been transformed in to a kind of community center. There are always new selections of titles to peruse and the staff is so helpful in teaching adults and children how to request titles from other libraries. A. Gallagher.

5. "If I want to expand my lessons I search out the librarian to collaborate."

6. "We LOVE our library. My children are book lovers and the highlight of the week is a library visit. We need MORE libraries, books, and related services, not less." - Karen Phillips, East Stroudsburg

7. "The Library has been so helpful to me during these tough times. I could comfortably walk in at business hours and search for new jobs, access my e-mail and fill out applications. Keep up the good job; staff has been helpful."

8. "The library is a wonderful resource, not only for books by for all the technology opportunities the librarian gives the students."

9. Books, movies, computers, all available for use with the simple sign-up for a library card. The library is a tremendous resource for life long learning and adventure. Rich Passarello, Lake Ariel

10. "Para me esmuyimportante leer. Hay muchas personas que no sabe leer. Es muybuenovisita la libreriapormuchascosas, especialmentepormuchasnececidade de nuestroshijos." -Yamaris Gomez, Reading

11. "It is a small library but surprisingly it has many books. Its employees are friendly not only to adults but to me too. I am glad I live near it." - EdiliaMatias, Henryville

12. "My students desperately need the library instruction on citing sources...it will be very useful to them now and in the future."--Keziah La Torre, English teacher, CHS

13. "I have found that this library's services are indispensible to my research work." - James Silverthorne, Stroudsburg

14. "The hours are convenient and it is close to our home which makes it easily accessible."

15. The use of the internet is very convenient and simple. Also it is very nice to be able to rent movies at no cost. My family really enjoys this library. Thank you. Erin Quinlan, Lake Ariel

16. "Living in rural America, I don't know what I would do without [a library]."

17. "I didn't know where to go, so I came to the Library."

18. This library has been nothing short of great to myself and my clients. (Group home counselor) I love your used book prices! Great library with a great staff.

19. "Every day is a great day to go to the library." - Glenn Geiser-Getz, Stroudsburg

20. "The convenience of having a satellite site is immeasurable to a busy working mom!" - S. Chamberg, Scotrun

21. "Services at this library have been awesome, especially with the community youth. As a doctoral student, I more often use this facility for printing purposes and internet use."

22. "The Library has been so helpful to me during these tough times. I could comfortably walk in at business hours and search for new jobs, access my e-mail and fill out applications. Keep up the good job; staff has been helpful."

23. I could never afford to buy all the books I read! Plus it provides me with internet access. Elise, Lake Ariel

24. Librarians have been an essential part of my education and leisure. They are so important for enriching the community especially in this time of economic hardship.

25. The Library is my primary source of printed entertainment and information. I constantly learn from the materials I check out, and my quality of life is enhanced by the more entertaining materials. Save our libraries. The library is great. My children and grandchildren (now) take advantage of the books and storytime. We love it!- Kathy K.

26. "This library has staff that assist and help me answer most of my questions. It is a friendly library."- Guillermo Rivera, Reading

27. I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin The kids love to play games, puzzles, puppet theatre & use the computer in the children's section.

28. I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin "If I want to expand my lessons I search out the librarian to collaborate."

29. I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin "It is so nice that the library is always available - it has a great atmosphere."

30. I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin "Our library always has the best new books!"

31. I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin "I have been coming to this library since I was a child. It is one of the best places to go in our town."

32. I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin "I really enjoy programs for children. I appreciate people that spend time to prepare them."

33. I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin "It is a small library but surprisingly it has many books. Its employees are friendly not only to adults but to me too. I am glad I live near it." - EdiliaMatias, Henryville

34. I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin Lake Ariel Our library provides wonderful and enriching story time programs. The kids look forward to this every week. Chris Ann Luft, Lake Ariel

35. I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin Lake Ariel Our library provides wonderful and enriching story time programs. The kids look forward to this every week. Chris Ann Luft, Lake Ariel

36. I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin "I like going to the library to do my homework because I can use the resources to help me. My friends come and we like to do discussions on books we read together. Please don't close my library."- Jena Rivera, Reading

37. I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin The use of the internet is very convenient and simple. Also it is very nice to be able to rent movies at no cost. My family really enjoys this library. Thank you. Erin Quinlan, Lake Ariel

38. I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin I used to purchase some books, but since the recession hit I've had to cut back on my spending so I use the library more often. M. Maloney, Hamlin Books, movies, computers, all available for use with the simple sign-up for a library card. The library is a tremendous resource for life long learning and adventure. Rich Passarello, Lake Ariel