What a beautiful tribute to libraries in general and to one special library. You've made me want to visit it!

But as a person who lives far from the East Coast, in a conservative part of the country where libraries are under constant attack, I'm especially happy to read about the mind-opening potential of all libraries.

I never imagined I would live through the worst book-banning epidemic ever experienced in the United States, but here we are.

Your lovely praise of libraries is a breath of fresh air.