Dear Editor
Cutting libraries during a recession is like cutting hospitals during a plague. We need libraries.
Small towns rely on libraries for community spaces, social interaction and Internet access. It's where seniors go to chat and pick out a story, where a four-year-old first discovers a love of books, where teenagers can come and use the computers, where a single mom can come and work on her resumé while her kids are at story time.
Bricks and mortar libraries have always been and always will be a cornerstone of communities. They are a lifeline in uncertain times and one of the few remaining institutions that accept everyone, no matter their race, socioeconomic status, gender or lifestyle. We need to fight for our right to literacy, information, and community connection. Please contact your local MLA if you agree with me.
Becky Krenn
North Battleford
