A library is an idea supermarket. It gathers and "shelves" learning opportunities for everyone.
The Library customer decides what knowledge to deposit in his or her "idea basket." Some customers prefer to savor engrossing fiction, others choose to enjoy the
thrill of sharing the life of a historical personality, while some favor contemplating tomorrow as scientific "wonders," foreseen by the world's great ingenious visionaries.
The Library customer determines the information desired and the medium to access it. Whether the medium is a book, a video, or an audio book, it is the customer's choice. And the Library personnel is ever present to help speed the learning opportunity whatever the preference.
Recognizing that individuals pursue information in their own way, for their own purposes, the Library collects material covering many and varied subjects and viewpoints. All such material is available for everyone seeking to satisfy a desire to learn.
It was Aristotle, one of the greatest ancient Greek philosophers, who wrote, "All men desire by nature to know." He included all men and all women. Everybody.
His statement reminds everyone, people just naturally want to learn, but need a reminder of the importance of "knowing" and where such knowledge may be obtained with ease.
And Aristotle's insightful assertion is exactly why the Library has begun its reminder program: Library Learning Is For Everyone |
