In times of trouble, libraries are like sanctuaries.
Children can walk to their local public library after school if they have nowhere else to go and find a plethora of activities and a sense of calm within the book-lined walls. Adults can seek help with almost any issue or question at a library, thanks to the helpful, knowledgeable staff and resources available.
At their core, libraries are community buildings that offer security, shelter and knowledge to those who seek it out…