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65 Inspiring Quotes About Libraries and Librarians

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If you love books, chances are, you love libraries too. Libraries are places where anything is possible; you can travel the world, uncover hidden mysteries, and even heal a broken heart, all inside the walls of a library.

Even today, in our hyper-connected world, libraries are an indispensable resource. They provide a safe space to learn and discover for anyone who seeks it. No matter who you are or where you come from, everyone is welcome, and best of all, all the books are free! (as long as you remember to return them on time, that is!)

But these days, many libraries are in real danger of closing for good. For some, it’s due to a lack of funding, and for others, it’s a lack of public enthusiasm. In a world where you can find the answer to any question you can think of with a simple Google search, these community institutions are no longer considered the ultimate route to knowledge.

Yet while we might not rely on libraries for information in the same way we used to, they contain so many wonders to discover that can never be found online. And so now, more than ever, it’s time to celebrate and embrace our local libraries; otherwise, we risk losing them for good.

I’ve collected 50 of my favorite quotes about libraries and librarians from famous authors, actors, politicians, and other prominent figures in this post. These quotes epitomize the magic of the humble library and remind me just how valuable these sacred spaces are. They also leave with a renewed enthusiasm for books and learning, and I hope they’ll do the same for you too.

Inspiring Quotes About Libraries and Librarians

“If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries. These libraries should be open to all—except the censor. We must know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors. For the Bill of Rights is the guardian of our security as well as our liberty. ― John F. Kennedy

“In the nonstop tsunami of global information, librarians provide us with floaties and teach us to swim.” ― Linton Weeks

“Libraries were full of ideas—perhaps the most dangerous and powerful of all weapons.” ― Sarah J. Maas, Throne of Glass

“A good library will never be too neat, or too dusty, because somebody will always be in it, taking books off the shelves and staying up late reading them.” ― Lemony Snicket, Horseradish

“Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.” ― Walter Cronkite

“A library is a place where you can lose your innocence without losing your virginity.” ― Germaine Greer

“In a good bookroom you feel in some mysterious way that you are absorbing the wisdom contained in all the books through your skin, without even opening them.” ― Mark Twain

“People can lose their lives in libraries. They ought to be warned.” ― Saul Bellow

“Don’t ever apologise to an author for buying something in paperback, or taking it out from a library (that’s what they’re there for…use your library). Don’t apologise to this author for buying books second hand, or getting them from bookcrossing or borrowing a friend’s copy. What’s important to me is that people read the books and enjoy them, and that, at some point in there, the book was bought by someone. And that people who like things, tell other people. The most important thing is that people read…” ― Neil Gaiman

“I don’t believe in colleges and universities. I believe in libraries because most students don’t have any money. When I graduated from high school, it was during the Depression and we had no money. I couldn’t go to college, so I went to the library three days a week for 10 years.” ― Ray Bradbury

“In principle and reality, libraries are life-enhancing palaces of wonder.” ― Gail Honeyman, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

“A library is a good place to go when you feel unhappy, for there, in a book, you may find encouragement and comfort. A library is a good place to go when you feel bewildered or undecided, for there, in a book, you may have your question answered. Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people – people who have managed to stay alive by hiding between the covers of a book.” ― E.B. White

“A great library doesn’t have to be big or beautiful. It doesn’t have to have the best facilities or the most efficient staff or the most users. A great library provides. It is enmeshed in the life of a community in a way that makes it indispensable. A great library is one nobody notices because it is always there, and always has what people need.” ― Vicki Myron, Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World

“An original idea. That can’t be too hard. The library must be full of them.” ― Stephen Fry

“Don’t join the book burners. Don’t think you’re going to conceal faults by concealing evidence that they ever existed. Don’t be afraid to go in your library and read every book…” ― Dwight D. Eisenhower

“Rule number one: Don’t fuck with librarians.” ― Neil Gaiman

“I like libraries. It makes me feel comfortable and secure to have walls of words, beautiful and wise, all around me. I always feel better when I can see that there is something to hold back the shadows.” ― Roger Zelazny, Nine Princes in Amber

“Walking the stacks in a library, dragging your fingers across the spines — it’s hard not to feel the presence of sleeping spirits.” ― Robin Sloan, Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore

“The classroom was a jail of other people’s interests. The library was open, unending, free.” ― Ta-Nehisi Coates

“Without libraries what have we? We have no past and no future.” ― Ray Bradbury

“A silent Library is a sad Library. A Library without patrons on whom to pile books and tales and knowing and magazines full of up-to-the-minute politickal fashions and atlases and plays in pentameter! A Library should be full of exclamations! Shouts of delight and horror as the wonders of the world are discovered or the lies of the heavens are uncovered or the wild adventures of devil-knows-who sent romping out of the pages. A Library should be full of now-just-a-minutes and that-can’t-be-rights and scientific folk running skelter to prove somebody wrong. It should positively vibrate with laughing at comedies and sobbing at tragedies, it should echo with gasps as decent ladies glimpse indecent things and indecent ladies stumble upon secret and scandalous decencies! A Library should not shush; it should roar!” ― Catherynne M. Valente, The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two

“When I got [my] library card, that was when my life began.” ― Rita Mae Brown

“Books permit us to voyage through time, to tap the wisdom of our ancestors. The library connects us with the insight and knowledge, painfully extracted from Nature, of the greatest minds that ever were, with the best teachers, drawn from the entire planet and from all our history, to instruct us without tiring, and to inspire us to make our own contribution to the collective knowledge of the human species. I think the health of our civilization, the depth of our awareness about the underpinnings of our culture and our concern for the future can all be tested by how well we support our libraries.” ― Carl Sagan, Cosmos

“What a school thinks about its library is a measure of what it feels about education.” ― Harold Howe

“Libraries really are wonderful. They’re better than bookshops, even. I mean bookshops make a profit on selling you books, but libraries just sit there lending you books quietly out of the goodness of their hearts.” ― Jo Walton, Among Others

“Don’t mark up the Library’s copy, you fool! Librarians are Unprankable. They’ll track you down! They have skills!” ― Charles Ogden

“A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.” ― Andrew Carnegie

“Librarians are the coolest people out there doing the hardest job out there on the frontlines. And every time I get to encounter or work with librarians, I’m always impressed by their sheer awesomeness.” ― Neil Gaiman

“Libraries raised me.” “Libraries raised me.”

“What in the world would we do without our libraries?” ― Katharine Hepburn

“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. Libraries change lives for the better.” ― Sidney Sheldon

“People flock in, nevertheless, in search of answers to those questions only librarians are considered to be able to answer, such as “Is this the laundry?” “How do you spell surreptitious?” and, on a regular basis, “Do you have a book I remember reading once? It had a red cover and it turned out they were twins.” ― Terry Pratchett, Going Postal

“If your library is not “unsafe,” it probably isn’t doing its job.” ― John Berry

“Libraries are reservoirs of strength, grace and wit, reminders of order, calm and continuity, lakes of mental energy, neither warm nor cold, light nor dark … In any library in the world, I am at home, unselfconscious, still and absorbed.” ― Germaine Greer, Daddy, We Hardly Knew You

“The library in summer is the most wonderful thing because there you get books on any subject and read them each for only as long as they hold your interest, abandoning any that don’t, halfway or a quarter of the way through if you like, and store up all that knowledge in the happy corners of your mind for your own self and not to show off how much you know or spit it back at your teacher on a test paper.” ― Polly Horvath, My One Hundred Adventures

“When the going gets tough, the tough get a librarian.” ― Joan Bauer

“It’s still National Library Week. You should be especially nice to a librarian today, or tomorrow. Sometime this week, anyway. Probably the librarians would like tea. Or chocolates. Or a reliable source of funding.” ― Neil Gaiman

“You see, I don’t believe that libraries should be drab places where people sit in silence, that has been the main reason for our policy of employing wild animals as librarians.” ― Monty Python

“You are a total stranger and you want to take my library book.” ― Elizabeth Kostova, The Historian

“The old man was peering intently at the shelves. ‘I’ll have to admit that he’s a very competent scholar.’ Isn’t he just a librarian?’ Garion asked, ‘somebody who looks after books?’ That’s where all the rest of scholarship starts, Garion. All the books in the world won’t help you if they’re just piled up in a heap.” ― David Eddings, King of the Murgos

“She was brilliant and joyous and she believed- probably correctly- that libraries contain the answers to all things, to everything, and that if you can’t find the information you seek in the library, then such information probably doesn’t exist in this or any parallel universe now or ever to be known. She was thoughtful and kind and she always believed the best of everybody. She was, above all else, a master librarian and she knew where to find any book on any subject in the shortest possible time. And she was wonderfully unhinged.” ― Gary Paulsen, Mudshark

“In my fool hardy youth, when my friends were dreaming of heroic deeds in the realms of engineering and law, finance and national politics, I dreamt of becoming a librarian. ” ― Alberto Manguel, The Library at Night

“The library is like a candy store where everything is free.” ― Jamie Ford, Songs of Willow Frost

“Congratulations on the new library, because it isn’t just a library. It is a space ship that will take you to the farthest reaches of the Universe, a time machine that will take you to the far past and the far future, a teacher that knows more than any human being, a friend that will amuse you and console you — and most of all, a gateway, to a better and happier and more useful life. ― Isaac Asimov

“To build up a library is to create a life. It’s never just a random collection of books.” ― Carlos María Domínguez, The House of Paper

“There are many horrible sights in the multiverse. Somehow, though, to a soul attuned to the subtle rhythms of a library, there are few worse sights than a hole where a book ought to be.” ― Terry Pratchett, Guards! Guards!

“The love of libraries, like most loves, must be learned. ” ― Alberto Manguel, The Library at Night

“Knowing I lov’d my books, he furnish’d me From mine own library with volumes that I prize above my dukedom.” ― William Shakespeare

“Libraries are a force for good. They wear capes. They fight evil. They don’t get upset when you don’t send them a card on their birthdays. (Though they will charge you if you’re late returning a book.) They serve communities. The town without a library is a town without a soul. The library card is a passport to wonders and miracles, glimpses into other lives, religions, experiences, the hopes and dreams and strivings of ALL human beings, and it is this passport that opens our eyes and hearts to the world beyond our front doors, that is one of our best hopes against tyranny, xenophobia, hopelessness, despair, anarchy, and ignorance. Libraries are the torch of the world, illuminating the path when it feels too dark to see. We mustn’t allow that torch to be extinguished.” ― Libba Bray

“My library is an archive of longings.” ― Susan Sontag, As Consciousness is Harnessed to Flesh: Journals and Notebooks, 1964-1980

“Doctor Who: You want weapons? We’re in a library. Books are the best weapon in the world. This room’s the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself! ― Russell T. Davies (from Tooth and Claw in Season 2)

“Google will bring you back, you know, a hundred thousand answers. A librarian will bring you back the right one.” ― Neil Gaiman

“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! — When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.” ― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

“A library is like an island in the middle of a vast sea of ignorance, particularly if the library is very tall and the surrounding area has been flooded.” ― Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can’t Avoid

“A university is just a group of buildings gathered around a library.” ― Shelby Foote

“The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of man.” ― T.S. Eliot

“It was good to walk into a library again; it smelled like home.” ― Elizabeth Kostova, The Historian

“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” ― Albert Einstein

“My grandma always said that God made libraries so that people didn’t have any excuse to be stupid.” ― Joan Bauer, Rules of the Road

“The sea is nothing but a library of all the tears in history.” ― Lemony Snicket

“We may sit in our library and yet be in all quarters of the earth.” ― John Lubbock, The Pleasures of Life

“In the library I felt better, words you could trust and look at till you understood them, they couldn’t change half way through a sentence like people, so it was easier to spot a lie.” ― Jeanette Winterson, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit

“A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life.” ― Henry Ward Beecher

“When in doubt, go to the library.” ― J.K. Rowling, from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

I hope these inspiring quotes remind you just how precious libraries, and librarians, really are! More than ever, we should cherish these sacred institutions to ensure that they remain open to all, for generations to come.

If these quotes have left you feeling inspired, why not dust off your old library card and pay a visit to your local library. Who knows what you’ll discover?

And if you’re lucky enough to have a librarian in your life, don’t forget to show them some love this holiday season. If you need some inspiration, here’s a handy guide to 15 awesome gifts for librarians this Christmas . Oh, and of course, don’t forget to share this post with them too!

What are your favorite quotes about libraries and librarians? Let me know in the comments below!

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Sarah Nicolas is a recovering mechanical engineer, library event planner, and author who lives in Orlando with a 60-lb mutt who thinks he’s a chihuahua. Sarah writes YA novels as Sarah Nicolas and romance under the name Aria Kane. When not writing, they can be found playing volleyball or drinking wine. Find them on Twitter @sarah_nicolas .

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It may not surprise you that we here at Book Riot are big fans of libraries , so a round-up of the best library quotes was necessary.

Since I was a child, libraries have been everything to me. I started reading at 4 and never had less than the maximum number of books checked out from the library nearest my grandma’s house, a thirty minute drive away. In middle and high school, they were a haven from classmates who never seemed to notice I existed. My first job in college was at the George A. Smathers Library at the University of Florida. When I was thrust into a leadership position at a nonprofit, the nonprofit resource center at the St. Louis County Library became my second University. During years working as a traveling project engineer, libraries all over the country helped reignite my love of reading and writing. Now, I’ve found my way back to the library world, about to mark five years as an event planner at the Orange County Library System .

As a patently nerdy child, I have always had a profound love of quotes, collecting them like seashells on the beach. Doing the research for this list of library quotes was a delight, combining two of my great loves.

As an event planner at a progressive library system, I know that libraries are so, so much more than book warehouses. They are a lifeline. That’s why I’ve chosen to pepper this list with pictures from libraries getting the job done all over the country.

I work every day in a building that houses: writing workshops, a music recording studio, classes in programs like Photoshop, resume help, health & fitness classes, homework help followed by RPG games to motivate students, a Pokemon club, cooking classes, a sewing lab, robotics and programming classes, musical performances, a photography and video studio, acting classes, a social worker specializing in homeless issues, and so much more. People tell us every day that we’ve made their life better.

That’s probably the best quote I’ll ever hear about libraries: “You’ve changed my life.” You never get tired of hearing that. The rest of these library quotes are pretty okay, too.

View this post on Instagram We have sewing camps for tweens/teens happening this week at the downtown library's sewing studio. These free camps for kids will help them unleash their inner fashion designer. Visit ocls.info/seweasy to see class dates/times and availability. #library #libraries #librariesofinstagram #librariestransform #sewing #seweasy A post shared by Orange County Library System (@ocls) on Nov 19, 2017 at 11:26am PST

Literacy is the most basic currency of the knowledge economy.  —Barack Obama

Libraries are a cornerstone of democracy—where information is free and equally available to everyone. People tend to take that for granted, and they don’t realize what is at stake when that is put at risk.— Carla Hayden

“Harry—I think I’ve just understood something! I’ve got to go to the library!”

And she sprinted away, up the stairs.

“What does she understand?” said Harry distractedly, still looking around, trying to tell where the voice had come from.

“Loads more than I do,” said Ron, shaking his head.

“But why’s she got to go to the library?”

“Because that’s what Hermione does,” said Ron, shrugging. “When in doubt, go to the library.”                                  

—J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of man. — T.S. Eliot

The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library. — Albert Einstein

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The health of our civilization, the depth of our awareness about the underpinnings of our culture and our concern for the future can all be tested by how well we support our libraries. — Carl Sagan

Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation. — Walter Cronkite

Civilized nations build libraries; lands that have lost their soul close them down. — Toby Forward

Libraries: The medicine chest of the soul. — Library at Thebes, inscription over the door

A library is a place where you learn what teachers were afraid to teach you. — Alan M. Dershowitz

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Libraries are the thin red line between civilization and barbarism. — Neil Gaiman (see more Neil Gaiman quotes about libraries , illustrated!)

My two favourite things in life are libraries and bicycles. They both move people forward without wasting anything. The perfect day: riding a bike to the library. — Peter Golkin

What a school thinks about its library is a measure of what it feels about education. — Harold Howe

What in the world would we do without our libraries? — Katharine Hepburn

You want weapons? We’re in a library! Books! The best weapons in the world! This room’s the greatest arsenal we could have—arm yourselves! — Russell T. Davies (Doctor Who)

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If your library is not “unsafe,” it probably isn’t doing its job. — John Berry

My real education, the superstructure, the details, the true architecture, I got out of the public library. For an impoverished child whose family could not afford to buy books, the library was the open door to wonder and achievement, and I can never be sufficiently grateful that I had the wit to charge through that door and make the most of it. Now, when I read constantly about the way in which library funds are being cut and cut, I can only think that the door is closing and that American society has found one more way to destroy itself. — Isaac Asimov

A library in the middle of a community is a cross between an emergency exit, a life-raft and a festival. They are cathedrals of the mind; hospitals of the soul; theme parks of the imagination. On a cold rainy island, they are the only sheltered public spaces where you are not a consumer, but a citizen instead. — Caitlin Moran

A public library is the most democratic thing in the world. What can be found there has undone dictators and tyrants. — Doris Lessing

Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. Libraries change lives for the better. — Sidney Sheldon

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I had found my religion: nothing seemed more important to me than a book. I saw the library as a temple. — Jean-Paul Sartre

Libraries are a pillar of any society. I believe our lack of attention to funding and caring for them properly in the United States has a direct bearing on problems of literacy, productivity, and our inability to compete in today’s world. Libraries are everyman’s free university. — John Jakes

The public library is where place and possibility meet. — Stuart Dybek

Paradise will be a kind of library. — Jorge Luis Borges

A library could show you everything if you knew where to look. — Pat Conroy

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A great library contains the diary of the human race. — George Mercer Dawson

You build a thousand castles, a thousand sanctuaries, you are nothing; you build a library, you are everything! — Mehmet Murat ildan

Public libraries are the sole community centers left in America. The degree to which a branch of the local library is connected to the larger culture is a reflection of the degree to which the community itself is connected to the larger culture. — Russell Banks

When I got my library card, that’s when my life began. — Rita Mae Brown

Without libraries what have we? We have no past and no future. — Ray Bradbury

View this post on Instagram Gold medals for everyone! Our Parma Heights Branch recently hosted "Kids Olympics," with a focus on #sportsmanship and #teamwork. Participants played supersized games and made Olympic torches and medals. #Olympics #libraryolympics #goldmedal #wintergames #winterolympics #librarylove #librariestransform A post shared by Cuyahoga County Public Library (@cuyahogalib) on Feb 19, 2018 at 6:00am PST

Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries. — Anne Herbert

The truth is libraries are raucous clubhouses for free speech, controversy and community. — Paula Poundstone

The most important asset of any library goes home at night—the library staff.— Timothy Healy

Libraries always remind me that there are good things in this world. — Lauren Ward

Cutting libraries during a recession is like cutting hospitals during a plague. — Eleanor Crumblehulme

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A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. — Jo Godwin

There is a hunger in this digital age to hear authors together, to participate in programs, to just be in a place, a community space. — Carla Hayden

Learned institutions ought to be favorite objects with every free people. They throw that light over the public mind, which is the best security against crafty and dangerous encroachments on the public liberty. — James Madison

Librarians are committed to promoting lifelong learning in order to create a community of well-informed individuals. Librarians are catalysts to enlightenment for their communities. — Louise Capizzo

At the dawn of the 21st century, where knowledge is literally power, where it unlocks the gates of opportunity and success, we all have responsibilities as parents, as librarians, as educators, as politicians, and as citizens to instill in our children a love of reading so that we can give them a chance to fulfill their dreams. — Barack Obama

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When I was young, we couldn’t afford much. But, my library card was my key to the world. — John Goodman

A library is infinity under a roof. — Gail Carson Levine

Had I the power, I would scatter libraries over the whole land, as the sower sows his wheat-field. — Horace Mann, 1883

A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life. — Henry Ward Beecher

I want to congratulate librarians, not famous for their physical strength or their powerful political connections or their great wealth, who, all over this country, have staunchly resisted anti-democratic bullies who have tried to remove certain books from their shelves, and have refused to reveal to thought police the names of persons who have checked out those titles. So the America I loved still exists, if not in the White House or the Supreme Court or the Senate or the House of Representatives or the media. The America I love still exists at the front desks of our public libraries. — Kurt Vonnegut

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What is the value of libraries? Through lifelong learning, libraries can and do change lives, a point that cannot be overstated.— Michael E. Gorman

The library is the temple of learning, and learning has liberated more people than all the wars in history. — Carl Thomas Rowan

To add a library to a house is to give that house a soul. — Cicero

I was made for the library, not the classroom. The classroom was a jail of other people’s interests. The library was open, unending, free. — Ta-Nehisi Coates

The library is an arena of possibility, opening both a window into the soul and a door onto the world. — Rita Dove

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The 15 Best Quotes About Libraries

In this post from Writers Write, your top writing resource, we share our 15 favourite quotes about libraries.

• It was good to walk into a library again; it smelled like home. ~ Elizabeth Kostova
• An original idea. That can’t be too hard. The library must be full of them. ~ Stephen Fry
• I do things like get in a taxi and say, “The library, and step on it.” ~ David Foster Wallace
• Madam, a circulating library in a town is an evergreen tree of diabolical knowledge. ~ Richard Brinsley Sheridan
• The library is inhabited by spirits that come out of the pages at night. ~ Isabel Allende
• My grandma always said that God made libraries so that people didn’t have any excuse to be stupid. ~ Joan Bauer
• Libraries are our friends. ~ Neil Gaiman
• Book lovers will understand me, and they will know too, that part of the pleasure of a library lies in its very existence. ~ Jan Morris
• I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library. ~ Jorge Luis Borges
• She sounds like someone who spends a lot of time in libraries, which are the best sorts of people. ~ Catherynne M. Valente
• If I have to spend time in purgatory before going to one place or the other, I guess I’ll be all right as long as there’s a lending library. ~ Stephen King
• What better place to kill time than a library? ~ Diane Setterfield
• The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library. ~ Albert Einstein
• Libraries are reservoirs of strength, grace and wit, reminders of order, calm and continuity, lakes of mental energy, neither warm nor cold, light nor dark…. In any library in the world, I am at home, unselfconscious, still and absorbed. ~ Germaine Greer
• [His] library was a fine dark place bricked with books, so anything could happen there and always did. All you had to do was pull a book from the shelf and open it and suddenly the darkness was not so dark anymore. ~ Ray Bradbury

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Quotes about Libraries for National Library Week

My love for libraries is rooted in my childhood but nurtured and grown throughout my career . I’ve had the privilege of visiting libraries all over the world. Libraries are as diverse as you can imagine from boat libraries carrying materials to remote parts of the world to advanced medical and technological libraries. National libraries, corporate libraries, public libraries, school libraries, academic libraries, law libraries, and personal libraries…all have enriched my life in ways I cannot begin to express.

National Library Week is a week to showcase and celebrate libraries, library workers, and the incredible resources made available to the world through libraries. As part of that celebration, here are a few of my favorite quotes about libraries:

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50 most convincing quotes about the importance of books and libraries.

Here are lesser-known but brilliant quotes that motivate to read books and use libraries more often than ever before. Ready to share as images in your social media.

There is no such thing as too many books. And there is no such thing as too many book quotes.

If you were looking for quotes about books and libraries, you must have discovered lists by Goodreads , BrainyQuote , or Good Housekeeping , already. We hope you’ve come across one of our tailored lists with book quotes lists as well.

The problem with these lists is that in most cases they highlight the most popular book quotes – the ones you already know and don’t find inspiring any longer.

Sometimes, a brilliant passage about the joy of reading can be found on the 10th or 20th page of the book quote directory on Goodreads, liked by “only” 100 users or 200 users. It’s not that this quote is not good enough. The point is that it has not yet been discovered.

That’s why we’ve come up with a new selection of book quotes. This time the rule is simple: you will find here only the quotes that highlight the benefits and importance of books and libraries.

As usual, multiple quotes are visualized so that you can easily share them across your social media channels – if you are determined enough to spread the love of books. See the highlights below.

Where to find inspiring book quotes?

From our experience, the best source of new thoughts about books, libraries, and reading is Twitter. And, thanks to popular daily hashtags (such as #MondayMotivation , #TuesdayThoughts , or #ThursdayThoughts ), it’s easy to spot the most interesting ones.

The best book quotes are shared by a few Twitter profiles, and we are excited to recommend them to you:

NJ State Library – if you are looking for the constant stream of inspiring quotes on books and libraries, this single profile should make you more than happy. In fact, most quotes in this overview are coming from the NJ State Library’s Twitter account. At least one motivational book-related quote a day guaranteed!

The Paris Review – a Twitter profile of this influential literary magazine shares the most important passages from current articles and interviews. Following it is a must for anyone who is interested in seeing how literature evolves in the digital times.

Penguin Books UK – join almost 2 million Twitter followers to read not only the latest book releases but also timely quotes from your favorite authors. Want to find a quote from the author who is born today? You’ll find it in the Penguin Books UK account.

Maria Popova – on her Twitter profile, Maria Popova shares most interesting excerpts from articles (current and archive) she wrote on her popular Brain Pickings blog which is an “inquiry into what it means to live a decent, substantive, rewarding life.” Not all quotes are about books, but when you find one, you will be amazed.

Goodreads – the most popular Twitter profile for book lovers (3.7 million followers) delivers a perfectly balanced set of tweets that will keep you in the mood of reading books and talking about them. The quotes about books and reading are shared as images, and it’s hard to resist to repost them!

If you are looking for book quotes that are visualized and ready to share on social media, make sure to get in touch on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.

50 best quotes on the importance of libraries and books

There is no problem that a library card can’t solve. – Eleanor Brown

Reading allows us to see and understand the world through the eyes of others. – Chris Riddell

Saying the Internet makes librarians obsolete is like saying the plague makes doctors obsolete. – Cory Doctorow

If you wish to renew your mind, read. – Lailah Gifty Akita

Libraries, in the past, the present, and the future, are the memory and workshop of humanity. – Christian Lauersen

Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life. – Mortimer J. Adler

The library is the place I go when I want to be in the know. – Charmaine J. Forde

A library card is a powerful weapon to change lives. With it, we learn how to value what we have, to mourn what we have lost and to dream of what we might become. – Val McDermid

There is no substitute for books in the life of a child. – Mary Ellen Chase

Books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and you go through into another world. – Jeanette Winterson

A book is a device to ignite the imagination. – Alan Bennett

I can feel infinitely alive curled up on the sofa reading a book. – Benedict Cumberbatch

One of the greatest gifts adults can give – to their offspring and to their society – is to read to children. – Carl Sagan

A library doesn’t need windows. A library is a window. – Stewart Brand

When you read a book, you hold another’s mind in your hands. – James Burke

The only way to educate oneself is by making books a life companion. – Michael Bassey Johnson

I read so I can live more than one life in more than one place. – Anne Tyler

Books give a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything. – Plato

Libraries are the ultimate restaurants for brain food. I sleep better knowing there are libraries. – Simon Van Booy

One of the best things about reading is that you’ll always have something to think about when you’re not reading. – James Patterson

A trip to the library is like coming home and going on an adventure at the same time. – Megan Shepherd

Libraries are no longer archaic rooms of dusty books, but part of a global network that’s championing open access. – Georgina Cronin

There’s no such thing as a kid who hates reading. There are kids who love reading, and kids who are reading the wrong books. – James Patterson

A good book is an empathy engine. – Chris Riddell

A great library is one nobody notices because it is always there, and always has what people need. – Vicki Myron

If one reads enough books one has a fighting chance. – Sherman Alexie

I read a book one day and my whole life was changed. – Orhan Pamuk

The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest men of past centuries. – René Descartes

Maybe reading is like sex – best discovered on one’s own. – J.D. McClatchy

I don’t have to look far to find treasures. I discover them every time I visit the library. – Michael Embry

If you are going to get anywhere in life, you have to read a lot of books. – Roald Dahl

If you would tell me the heart of a man, tell me not what he reads, but what he rereads. – François Mauriac

We may sit in our library and yet be in all quarters of the earth. – John Lubbock

Reading is the finest teacher of how to write. – Annie Proulx

A library card is the start of a lifelong adventure. – Lilian Jackson Braun

Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered to them as a precious gift. – Kate DiCamillo

You’ll never be alone if you’ve got a book. – Al Pacino

For everyone, a book is a search and hopefully a discovery. – Shelby Foote

The library is not only a diary of the human race, but marks an act of faith in the continuity of humanity. – Vartan Gregorian

It is better to be shoeless than bookless. – Icelandic Proverb

Books are like imprisoned souls until someone takes them down from a shelf and frees them. – Samuel Butler

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. – Charles William Eliot

To read is to voyage through time. – Carl Sagan

The library is the temple of learning, and learning has liberated more people than all the wars in history. – Carl T. Rowan

An hour spent reading is one stolen from paradise. – Thomas Wharton

A bookstore is one of the many pieces of evidence we have that people are still thinking. – Jerry Seinfeld

Libraries aren’t in the real world. They’re places apart, sanctuaries of pure thought. – Paul Auster

I read for pleasure and that is the moment I learn the most. – Margaret Atwood

You live several lives while reading. – William Styron

If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales. – Albert Einstein

Books are… companions, teachers, magicians, bankers of the treasures of mind. – Barbara W. Tuchman

Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world. – Napoléon Bonaparte

Great books help you understand, and they help you to feel understood. – John Green

Shout for libraries. Shout for the young readers who use them. – Patrick Ness

There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island. – Walt Disney

The school library may well be the most important room in any public school building. – Chris Crutcher

A home without a book is darker than one without a lamp. – Henryk Sienkiewicz

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Essay on Libraries with Quotations in English for Class 10

Essay on Libraries with Quotations in English is here for the students of Class 10. There are 3 samples of this essay in this post. Students can choose any of them to prepare. The first essay on Libraries is with Quotes and other 2 essays are without quotations. you can visit this link for more English Essays .

Libraries Essay with Quotations for 10th Class in English

A library is a shed of knowledge. It is the proper place where everyone can find some books that are full of knowledge. This is an age of progress in education. Great importance is attached to the libraries as they play a vital role in promoting literacy and education.

“The true university these days is a collection of books” (Thomas Carlyle)

Books are said to be man’s best companion. Books are the core of knowledge. They are the torches that lead us to the path of knowledge. Books are the medicine for the soul. A truly alive mind seeks books because books are key for confronting our problems, searching for solutions and making pathways to the future.

“A good book is the best of friends” “Books are the lighthouses created in the great sea of time” (Edwin P. Whipple)

A library has a large collection of books and is a place where any individual can walk in and make us of those books. Libraries are the places where one learns manners, discipline, methods of working and concentration. Since all types of people flock to libraries one gets to indulge and communicate with different people. One learns culture, etiquette and ways of dignified and elegant behaviour from other people. People learn remarkable habits and marvellous qualities in such a civilized environment.

“A library is thought in Cold Storage” (Herbert Samuel)

Libraries provide an atmosphere of deep concentration and study in perfect calm. They help us in building up concentration. They give us glorious flashes of knowledge. A reader feels indulged in the books. For students, libraries provide a suitable environment in which they can study properly without any kind of disturbance and interference. Libraries are stocked with academic books and textbooks for students. LIbraries also assist the needy scholars and students who cannot afford to buy expensive books. Libraries become a tremendous advantage for these students who can easily borrow books from here and study them at home.

“Books are the over burning lamps of accumulated wisdom” “books are the window through which the soul looks out”

Reading is regarded as one of the most enriching habits. It’s not just a hobby or a pass time that entertains us but it’s also an educational activity. Reading brings us a vast reservoir of knowledge. Reading inspires people to gain more information. Thus, a library is a treasure of valuable books for people who want to use and gain from it.

“The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest man of past centuries” (Descartes)

2nd Essay on Libraries for Class 10 Easy

The history of the library is very old. It started when the man learns to write. The libraries have becomes a need of the day. All sort of books that a man is unable to buy can be had from libraries. Many public libraries have thousands of books, magazines, fictions and daily newspaper.

The books are arranged subject-wise in a library. They are nicely bound and carefully numbered. They are issued to fixed days to the cardholders only. if a book is not returned the borrower has to pay a per-day find fixed by the librarian. All who love to improve and disperse knowledge should go to libraries regularly.

Libraries receive newspapers and magazines. A man who has thirst for knowledge goes there and studies them so long as he wants. Libraries are a big source of knowledge. They serve the purpose of literacy and universal education. They have a vital role in dispersing knowledge and awareness in public. The advanced countries establish libraries in their cities. They publish hundreds of books daily. Their reading habits are for better than ours. In order to enhance our literacy rate and awareness in modern trends, the establishment of libraries in every city is the dire need of our motherland. No nation can make progress without books on relevant topics.

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Essay on Libraries with Quotations | Libraries the Soul of a City

Essay on Libraries with Quotations – Libraries are important to the society because they offer a place for people of all walks of life to explore and learn, meet new friends, and enjoy the company of others. Article discusses how libraries help educate and empower communities through loans, programs, events and more.

Some Quotations about Library

“Libraries are not made; they grow.” – Augustine Birrell” “Libraries are the embodiment of our civilization. They are the heart of our communities, and the soul of our democracy.” – Barack Obama A library is like an island in the middle of a vast sea of ignorance, particularly if the library is very good.” – Daniel J. Boorstin “Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries.” – Anne Lamott “There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the earth as the Free Public Library, this republic of letters, where neither rank, office, nor wealth receives any considerations.” – Andrew Carnegie

Essay on Libraries with Quotations

Libraries have been a staple in society for centuries now. They provide a safe space for intellectual growth and exploration. In a world that is increasingly dominated by screens and technology, it is more important than ever to preserve these physical spaces. In this essay, we will explore the history and importance of libraries. We will also touch on some of the challenges they face in the digital age. This essay is sure to make you think about the value of libraries in our society.

What is a Library?

A library is a place where you can find a collection of books and other resources that you can use for research or pleasure. Libraries can be found in public places such as schools, universities, and community centres. They may also be in private homes. Libraries are important because they provide access to information and ideas that people would not otherwise have. They also help to preserve our cultural heritage by providing a way for people to access works of literature, art, and history. Most libraries will have a staff of librarians who can help you find the resources you need. They can also offer advice on how best to use the library’s resources.

History of Libraries

Libraries have been around for centuries, with some of the earliest ones dating back to the 7th century BC. They were originally created to store important scrolls and manuscripts, and later evolved to include books. Today, libraries are an important part of our society, providing access to information and knowledge for everyone. The first known library was established in Ashurbanipal’s palace in Nineveh, which is now modern-day Iraq. This library held over 30,000 cuneiform tablets and other artifacts. The Library of Alexandria was another early library, founded in the 3rd century BC. This library was said to contain over half a million scrolls, making it one of the largest in the ancient world. During the Middle Ages, monasteries and cathedral schools maintained libraries for their monks and scholars. The first public library was opened in England in 1653. In the United States, Benjamin Franklin helped found the Library Company of Philadelphia in 1731. This library was open to all members of the community, regardless of social class. Today, there are libraries all over the world that contain millions of books and other resources. Libraries provide a vital service to their communities and are an important part of our cultural heritage.

What are the 7 types of libraries?

There are seven types of libraries:

1.Public libraries are funded by taxpayers and offer free services to all residents. 2.School libraries are found in K-12 schools and support the curriculum. 3.Academic libraries are part of colleges and universities and contain resources for students and faculty. 4.Special libraries include those devoted to law, medicine, religion, business, or art. 5.Government libraries serve government employees and offer specialized resources. 6.Corporate libraries support the information needs of businesses. 7.Hospital libraries provide information to patients, families, and staff.

Benefits of Libraries

Libraries provide a wealth of resources that can be used by individuals and businesses alike. Some of the benefits of libraries include:

1. Access to a wide range of information: Libraries give users access to a wide range of information, including books, magazines, newspapers, journals, databases, and more. This wealth of information can be used for research, educational purposes, or simply for enjoyment. 2. Affordable or free resources: Many libraries offer their resources for free or at a reduced cost. This makes them an affordable option for those who want to access a wide range of information without breaking the bank. 3. Expert staff: Libraries are staffed by experts who can help users find the information they need. They can also provide guidance on using the library’s resources effectively. 4. Community gathering place: Libraries often serve as community gathering places, providing space for events, programs, and other activities. This can help to build a sense of community and foster social interactions. 5. Positive impact on literacy and learning: Libraries have a positive impact on literacy and learning. They provide opportunities for people of all ages to explore new ideas and develop their love of reading and learning.

What is the Value of Library?

Libraries provide a space for people to come together and connect. They are a place for people to access information and resources, and to learn new things. Libraries also offer a sense of community and can be a vital resource for those who are isolated or vulnerable. Libraries play an important role in democracy, by providing access to information and ideas that can help to create an informed citizenry. They can also help to promote social inclusion and provide a space for people from all walks of life to come together and share their experiences. In an increasingly digital world, libraries remain an important source of knowledge and information. They provide a safe and welcoming space for people to explore new ideas, and to connect with others who share their interests.

Libraries and Education

Libraries play an important role in education. They are places where students can go to find resources that they need for their studies. Libraries also provide a quiet place for students to study and do homework.

Quotations about libraries and education:

“A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life.” – Cicero “Libraries are vital to the educational and economic health of our communities.” – Barbara Boxer “Libraries are essential to the well-being of a democratic society.” – Vartan Gregorian

Libraries and Technology

Libraries are one of the most important places in our society. They are places where we can find information and knowledge. Libraries have been around for centuries, and they have always been a place where people can go to learn about the world around them. In recent years, libraries have become even more important as a source of information and knowledge. With the advent of the Internet, there is more information available than ever before. However, not all of this information is reliable or accurate. Libraries provide a place where people can go to find trustworthy sources of information. Libraries also play an important role in providing access to technology. Many people cannot afford to purchase their own computers or other devices, but they can use them for free at the library. Libraries also offer classes on how to use different types of technology, which can help people who are not familiar with it. In conclusion, libraries are essential places in our society. They provide us with access to reliable information and knowledge, as well as technology.

Quotations about Libraries

Libraries are amazing places. They are full of knowledge and information, and they are always open to everyone. Libraries are a great place to find a new book to read, to do research, or to just relax and enjoy the quiet atmosphere.

Here are some quotations about libraries:

“A library is like an island in the middle of a vast sea of ignorance, particularly if the library is very good.”- Daniel J. Boorstin “The true university of these days is a collection of books.”- Thomas Carlyle “I think that if I were a librarian that would be my favorite thing: when somebody comes up and says ‘I don’t know what I’m looking for, but I’ll know it when I find it.'”- John Green “A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life.” -Henry Ward Beecher” The library is the temple of learning, and learning has always been a source of pleasure, a delight to the mind.” -Aristotle “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” – Cicero”

We have seen from the above discussion that libraries are important for the development of a society. They play an essential role in bringing people together and providing them with access to knowledge and information. In these times of divisive politics and social media echo chambers, libraries can be a crucial uniter by promoting understanding, empathy, and respect for others. So let us all do our part in supporting our local libraries – they are one of the most important institutions we have.

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Every child in American should have access to a well-stocked school library.

School libraries are the foundations of our culture – not luxuries.

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.

At the moment that we persuade a child, any child, to cross that threshold, that magic threshold into a library, we change their lives forever, for the better

A School Library is Like the Bat Cave: it's a safe fortress in a chaotic world, a source of knowledge and the lair of a superhero.

The book to read is not the one which thinks for you, but the one which makes you think.

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends.

A library should be like a pair of open arms.

We shouldn't teach great books; we should teach a love of reading.

A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.

No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting.

Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.

The more you read, the more things you will know.

Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life.

Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.

Access to a school library results in more reading.

The books that help you the most are those which make you think the most.

I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.

Children have to have access to books, and a lot of children can't go to a store and buy a book. We need not only our public libraries to be funded properly and staffed properly, but our school libraries. Many children can't get to a public library, and the only library they have is a school library.

An original idea. That can't be too hard. The library must be full of them.

My mother and my father were illiterate immigrants from Russia. When I was a child they were constantly amazed that I could go to a building and take a book on any subject. They couldn't believe this access to knowledge we have here in America. They couldn't believe that it was free.

There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates' loot on Treasure Island...

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body and prayer is to the soul.

When I step into this library, I cannot understand why I ever step out of it.

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Libraries Essay For 10th Class With Quotations

by Pakiology | Jul 20, 2024 | Essay , English | 0 comments

An essay on libraries can discuss the importance of libraries in society, the services they provide, and how they have evolved. Here is a possible outline for an essay on libraries:

• Introduction : Define what a library is and why it is important.
• History of libraries: Discuss the origins of libraries and how they have evolved.
• Services provided by libraries: Explain the various services that libraries offer, such as lending books, providing access to computers and the internet, offering educational programs, and hosting events and workshops.
• The importance of libraries in society: Highlight the role of libraries in promoting literacy and lifelong learning, providing access to information, and fostering a sense of community.
• Conclusion: Summarize the main points of the essay and reiterate the significance of libraries in society.

Here are some additional points that you could include in your essay on libraries:

• The role of libraries in promoting equal access to information: Libraries provide free access to a wide range of information and resources, which can help to level the playing field and give everyone an equal opportunity to learn and grow.
• The value of physical books: While digital technology has made it easier than ever to access information, physical books still have their place in libraries. They provide a tactile and immersive reading experience and can help to foster a love of reading and learning.
• The future of libraries: Despite the rise of digital technology, libraries continue to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of their communities. Some libraries are experimenting with new technologies, such as virtual and augmented reality, to offer innovative services and attract new patrons.
• The benefits of using libraries: In addition to providing access to books and other resources, libraries also offer a quiet and conducive environment for studying and learning. This can be especially valuable for students and other individuals who may not have access to a quiet space at home.
• The role of libraries in promoting community engagement: Libraries can serve as hubs for community engagement and social interaction. They often host events, workshops, and other activities that can bring people together and foster a sense of community.

Libraries Essay Quotations:

Here are some possible quotes that you could use in your essay:

• “A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life.” – Henry Ward Beecher
• “A library is a place where you can lose yourself and find everything you never knew you were looking for.” – Anonymous
• “Libraries are the heart of a city.” – Anonymous
• “The library is not a shrine for the worship of books. It is not a temple where literary incense must be burned nor a palace where precious manuscripts must be preserved. A library, to modify the famous metaphor of Socrates, should be the delivery room for the birth of ideas – a place where history comes to life.” – Norman Cousins
• “A library is a place where you can find a book on any subject, written by any author. It is a place where you can learn anything you want to learn, without having to pay a penny. It is a place that belongs to everyone and is open to all.” – Mariella Frostrup
• “The library is a place where the curious can spend hours finding answers to their questions, where the bored can find things to do, and where the lonely can find companionship.” – Unknown
• “A library is a place that is a repository of information and gives every citizen equal access to it. That includes health information. And mental health information. It’s a community space. It’s a place of safety, a haven from the world.” – Neil Gaiman
• “A library is a place where you can find the answers to all the questions you have and some you haven’t thought of yet.” – Unknown
• “A library is the delivery room for the birth of ideas, a place where history comes to life.” – Norman Cousins
• “A library is a place where you can go to find the truth, to learn something new, to explore the world, and to be transported to other realms.” – Unknown

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Essay on Importance of Library

Students are often asked to write an essay on Importance of Library in their schools and colleges. And if you’re also looking for the same, we have created 100-word, 250-word, and 500-word essays on the topic.

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100 Words Essay on Importance of Library

Introduction.

A library is a treasure house of knowledge. It plays a crucial role in fostering a love for reading among students.

Knowledge Hub

Libraries offer a variety of books on different subjects, helping students expand their knowledge and perspectives.

Boosts Creativity

By reading different genres, students’ imagination and creativity are stimulated, enhancing their problem-solving skills.

Develops Reading Habit

Regular visits to the library encourage the habit of reading, which is beneficial for academic and personal growth.

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250 Words Essay on Importance of Library

The epicenter of knowledge: libraries.

Libraries, often underestimated, serve as the epicenter of knowledge, providing an invaluable resource for individuals and communities.

Intellectual Empowerment

Libraries play a crucial role in intellectual empowerment. They offer a vast collection of books, journals, and digital resources, providing individuals with the tools to learn, explore, and engage with various subjects. Through libraries, students can delve into different disciplines, fostering critical thinking and broadening their intellectual horizons.

Preservation of Cultural Heritage

Libraries also act as custodians of cultural heritage. They preserve historical documents, literature, and artifacts, allowing future generations to learn about their past. This cultural preservation fosters a sense of identity and continuity within societies.

Equal Access to Information

In the digital age, libraries bridge the digital divide by providing free access to computers and the internet. This ensures that everyone, regardless of socio-economic status, can access information and digital services, promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities.

Community Engagement and Personal Development

Libraries serve as community hubs, hosting workshops, readings, and other events that encourage community engagement and lifelong learning. They provide a safe space for personal growth and creativity, nurturing the development of well-rounded individuals.

In conclusion, the importance of libraries extends beyond a mere collection of books. They are vital institutions that empower individuals intellectually, preserve cultural heritage, provide equal access to information, and foster community engagement and personal development. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, the role of libraries becomes even more significant.

500 Words Essay on Importance of Library

A library is a sanctuary of knowledge, housing a diverse collection of information resources. It is a hub for learning, intellectual growth, and social development. Its importance is multifaceted, serving as a cornerstone for educational institutions, communities, and societies at large.

Knowledge and Learning

Libraries offer an extensive range of books, journals, and digital resources, catering to the diverse interests of users. They provide access to a vast pool of knowledge, fostering an environment of self-directed learning. The availability of resources in various formats – print, audio, and digital – ensures inclusivity, catering to different learning styles and preferences.

Critical Thinking and Research Skills

Technological advancement.

In the era of digital transformation, libraries have evolved beyond being mere repositories of books. They have embraced technology, offering e-books, online databases, and digital archives. This digital shift has made libraries more accessible, enabling users to access resources from anywhere, at any time. Furthermore, libraries often offer training in digital literacy, equipping users with skills necessary in the 21st century.

Community Engagement and Social Development

Libraries serve as community centers, promoting social interaction and cultural exchange. They host various events, workshops, and seminars, fostering a sense of community. Libraries are also instrumental in promoting social development, providing resources on various social issues and promoting literacy and education among marginalized communities.

Economic Value

In conclusion, the importance of libraries cannot be overstated. They are much more than houses of books; they are centers of knowledge, learning, community engagement, and social development. They play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of learning and intellectual growth, equipping individuals with the skills necessary to navigate the information-rich world of today. Despite the digital shift, the relevance of libraries remains, as they continue to adapt and evolve to serve the changing needs of their users.

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Essay on Library and Its Uses for Students and Children

500 words essay on library and its uses.

A library is a place where books and sources of information are stored. They make it easier for people to get access to them for various purposes. Libraries are very helpful and economical too. They include books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, manuscripts and more. In other words, they are an all-encompassing source of information.

A public library is open to everyone for fulfilling the need for information. They are run by the government, schools , colleges, and universities. The members of the society or community can visit these libraries to enhance their knowledge and complete their research.

Importance of Libraries

Libraries play a vital role in providing people with reliable content. They encourage and promote the process of learning and grasping knowledge. The book worms can get loads of books to read from and enhance their knowledge. Moreover, the variety is so wide-ranging that one mostly gets what they are looking for.

Furthermore, they help the people to get their hands on great educational material which they might not find otherwise in the market. When we read more, our social skills and academic performance improves.

Most importantly, libraries are a great platform for making progress. When we get homework in class, the libraries help us with the reference material. This, in turn, progresses our learning capabilities and knowledge. It is also helpful in our overall development.

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Uses of Library

A library is a very useful platform that brings together people willing to learn. It helps us in learning and expanding our knowledge. We develop our reading habits from a library and satisfy our thirst and curiosity for knowledge. This helps in the personal growth of a person and development.

Similarly, libraries provide authentic and reliable sources of information for researchers. They are able to complete their papers and carry out their studies using the material present in a library. Furthermore, libraries are a great place for studying alone or even in groups, without any disturbance.

Moreover, libraries also help in increasing our concentration levels. As it is a place that requires pin drop silence, a person can study or read in silence. It makes us focus on our studies more efficiently. Libraries also broaden our thinking and make us more open to modern thinking.

Most importantly, libraries are very economical. The people who cannot afford to buy new books and can simply borrow books from a library. This helps them in saving a lot of money and getting information for free.

In short, libraries are a great place to gain knowledge. They serve each person differently. They are a great source of learning and promoting the progress of knowledge. One can enjoy their free time in libraries by reading and researching. As the world has become digitized, it is now easier to browse through a library and get what you are looking for. Libraries also provide employment opportunities to people with fair pay and incredible working conditions.

Thus, libraries help all, the ones visiting it and the ones employed there. We must not give up on libraries due to the digital age. Nothing can ever replace the authenticity and reliability one gets from a library.

FAQs on Library and Its Uses

Q.1 Why are libraries important?

A.1 Libraries help in the overall development of a person. They provide us with educational material and help enhance our knowledge.

Q.2 State some uses of the library.

A.2 A library is a great platform which helps us in various things. We get the reference material for our homework. Research scholars get reliable content for their papers. They increase our concentration levels as we read there in peace.

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Essay on Library and its uses | Library and its uses Essay for Students and Children in English

February 14, 2024 by Prasanna

Essay on Library and its uses: Library. All we can picture hearing this word is a gloomy atmosphere with people wearing glasses and their noses buried in a book. But in actuality, the library is much more than just that. It is a sanitizing agent for the mind that is deprived from peace and knowledge.

To help students for writing an essay on the topic ‘Library and its uses,’ we have presented them with long and short essay samples. Along with this, we will also provide ten pointers on the theme that will work as guidance.

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Long and Short Essays on Library and its uses for Students and Kids in English

We are providing an extended Essay on Library and its uses of 400-500 words and a short essay of 100 – 150 words on the topic Library and its uses.

Long Essay on Library and its uses in English 500 words

Library and its uses essay is usually given to classes 7, 8, 9, and 10.

“A Library is a treasure for those who can read, but it is a mother lode of peace for those who can understand”

A Library is a place where books are stored and maintained. That’s the most basic definition. But is it just that? Only a person who knows how to love reading can know what importance a library holds. It is filled with racks and racks of books on a zillion different topics, just waiting to be opened and accessed. A Library is the best traditional form of knowledge you will ever come across.

There may be many different uses of a library. Children use it to gain information on their studies and develop habits. Professionals use it to receive more knowledge of their profession. Public officials use it for research. Libraries provide information that are imminently useful at the correct place and time. You have a world of knowledge at your disposal. Libraries are the one that records our culture and preserves them to be reopened and cherished time and again. Our cultures wouldn’t have a place to stay if it wasn’t for the libraries and their dusty racks filled with books.

The most selfless thing a library does is shape the minds of a country’s future. It inculcates a habit of reading and researching in young minds which is a forgotten but extremely useful habit in today’s digitized lives. It is a sea of the intellect for people who want peace as the library has an atmosphere that allows you to concentrate at your level best.

It is also a good economical option for people who cannot afford to buy books and they can borrow them at their own convenience. The first library was the library of Ashurbanipal in 7th Century BC containing a trove of some 30000 cuneiform tablets organized according to subjects. We have come a long way from those tablets to books which can be easily found due to digitalization of the world.

It is said that the library is a hospital for the mind. Why? That is because of the beautiful effects on psychology that it impacts on us. Seating in the library shuts us down from the outside world offering us an atmosphere of complete tranquility. In today’s world, when people resort to other resources for gaining peace or gaining closure, A library is a positive approach to self-development.

Some people are even fond of the musty smell of old books and the peacefulness it brings along with it. The best benefit of a library is becoming a voracious reader as a person who is well-read can write well too. Plus, this is just the right atmosphere that is needed for studying and assimilating facts about any topic. It is often said and accepted that books are the best friends that one can forever have, and a Library is the only place that offers them without any hesitation.

Short Essay on Library and its uses in English 150 words

Library and its uses essay is usually given to classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

A Library is a place most of us believe to be just for boring people who are sitting alone reading books. A Library is a place where many books are stored according to different subject matter.

A Library has plenty of uses. A student can read and gain knowledge. Researchers can gain reliable content for their work. People can have peaceful place where they can concentrate on their work. Thus, Library is not just a place where books are kept, but it’s a place where minds and personalities are shaped. It is a place where knowledge has no limits.

The People who take care of the library are the librarians. They keep everything in order so people do not have any problem for accessing a single book from a thousand others.  Thus, nothing is more important than an unread library as it is filled unlimited potential. The atmosphere of the library soothes us automatically without much efforts.

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10 Lines on Essay on Library and its uses in English

• Library is a place where books are kept according to the different subject matters.
• Library is a place where unlimited knowledge is just waiting to be found.
• The person in charge of a Library is called a ‘Librarian’.
• The role of the librarian is to keep everything in order for the person who wants to gain knowledge from books.
• Libraries are a forgotten source of knowledge today due to internet, but they still are equally important.
• They are used in innumerable ways by different members of the society.
• The digitalization of the world has made it easy to access books.
• A Library is a house of different characters that can influence your lives.
• A library is far from the boring atmosphere of that the world depicts it to be.
• A library is the awakening of soul due to the way of habits of voracious reading.

FAQ’s on Essay on Library and its uses

Question 1. What is the meaning of Library?

Answer: Library is the meaning of a place where books are kept to in a certain order to be accessed. It is a place where the best knowledge is achieved from books.

Question 2. When was the library originated?

Answer: The first library was dated back to 2600 BC in the temple rooms of Sumer. It was scripted in tablets at the time.

Question 3. How many libraries are there in the world?

Answer: According to the IFLA world reports, there are 350000 Libraries in the world on a rough estimate.

Question 4. Why is Library the most beneficial?

Answer: Library is the most beneficial as it inculcates the habit of reading in a person and reading is the best habit a person can have.

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Quoting and integrating sources into your paper

In any study of a subject, people engage in a “conversation” of sorts, where they read or listen to others’ ideas, consider them with their own viewpoints, and then develop their own stance. It is important in this “conversation” to acknowledge when we use someone else’s words or ideas. If we didn’t come up with it ourselves, we need to tell our readers who did come up with it.

It is important to draw on the work of experts to formulate your own ideas. Quoting and paraphrasing the work of authors engaged in writing about your topic adds expert support to your argument and thesis statement. You are contributing to a scholarly conversation with scholars who are experts on your topic with your writing. This is the difference between a scholarly research paper and any other paper: you must include your own voice in your analysis and ideas alongside scholars or experts.

All your sources must relate to your thesis, or central argument, whether they are in agreement or not. It is a good idea to address all sides of the argument or thesis to make your stance stronger. There are two main ways to incorporate sources into your research paper.

Quoting is when you use the exact words from a source. You will need to put quotation marks around the words that are not your own and cite where they came from. For example:

“It wasn’t really a tune, but from the first note the beast’s eyes began to droop . . . Slowly the dog’s growls ceased – it tottered on its paws and fell to its knees, then it slumped to the ground, fast asleep” (Rowling 275).

Follow these guidelines when opting to cite a passage:

• Choose to quote passages that seem especially well phrased or are unique to the author or subject matter.
• Be selective in your quotations. Avoid over-quoting. You also don’t have to quote an entire passage. Use ellipses (. . .) to indicate omitted words. Check with your professor for their ideal length of quotations – some professors place word limits on how much of a sentence or paragraph you should quote.
• Before or after quoting a passage, include an explanation in which you interpret the significance of the quote for the reader. Avoid “hanging quotes” that have no context or introduction. It is better to err on the side of your reader not understanding your point until you spell it out for them, rather than assume readers will follow your thought process exactly.
• If you are having trouble paraphrasing (putting something into your own words), that may be a sign that you should quote it.
• Shorter quotes are generally incorporated into the flow of a sentence while longer quotes may be set off in “blocks.” Check your citation handbook for quoting guidelines.

Paraphrasing is when you state the ideas from another source in your own words . Even when you use your own words, if the ideas or facts came from another source, you need to cite where they came from. Quotation marks are not used. For example:

With the simple music of the flute, Harry lulled the dog to sleep (Rowling 275).

Follow these guidelines when opting to paraphrase a passage:

• Don’t take a passage and change a word here or there. You must write out the idea in your own words. Simply changing a few words from the original source or restating the information exactly using different words is considered plagiarism .
• Read the passage, reflect upon it, and restate it in a way that is meaningful to you within the context of your paper . You are using this to back up a point you are making, so your paraphrased content should be tailored to that point specifically.
• After reading the passage that you want to paraphrase, look away from it, and imagine explaining the main point to another person.
• After paraphrasing the passage, go back and compare it to the original. Are there any phrases that have come directly from the original source? If so, you should rephrase it or put the original in quotation marks. If you cannot state an idea in your own words, you should use the direct quotation.

A summary is similar to paraphrasing, but used in cases where you are trying to give an overview of many ideas. As in paraphrasing, quotation marks are not used, but a citation is still necessary. For example:

Through a combination of skill and their invisibility cloak, Harry, Ron, and Hermione slipped through Hogwarts to the dog’s room and down through the trapdoor within (Rowling 271-77).

Important guidelines

When integrating a source into your paper, remember to use these three important components:

• Introductory phrase to the source material : mention the author, date, or any other relevant information when introducing a quote or paraphrase.
• Source material : a direct quote, paraphrase, or summary with proper citation.
• Analysis of source material : your response, interpretations, or arguments regarding the source material should introduce or follow it. When incorporating source material into your paper, relate your source and analysis back to your original thesis.

Ideally, papers will contain a good balance of direct quotations, paraphrasing and your own thoughts. Too much reliance on quotations and paraphrasing can make it seem like you are only using the work of others and have no original thoughts on the topic.

Always properly cite an author’s original idea, whether you have directly quoted or paraphrased it. If you have questions about how to cite properly in your chosen citation style, browse these citation guides . You can also review our guide to understanding plagiarism .

University Writing Center

The University of Nevada, Reno Writing Center provides helpful guidance on quoting and paraphrasing and explains how to make sure your paraphrasing does not veer into plagiarism. If you have any questions about quoting or paraphrasing, or need help at any point in the writing process, schedule an appointment with the Writing Center.

Works Cited

Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.  A.A. Levine Books, 1998.

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The claim: Kamala Harris said quote that included 'yesterday was today yesterday'

A July 23 Facebook post ( direct link , archive link ) shows a picture of Vice President Kamala Harris alongside a quote attributed to her.

“Today is today, and yesterday was today yesterday. Tomorrow will be today, tomorrow. So live today, so the future today will be as the past today, as it is tomorrow,” the text reads.

The post was shared more than 100 times in two days.

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Harris did not say this. The quote comes from an altered clip of her speech at a 2023 rally that has been previously debunked.

Harris spoke about her past as a Howard student

On April 25, 2023, Harris spoke at a rally for reproductive freedom held by organizations including Planned Parenthood Action Fund at Howard University, Harris' alma mater. A clip of her speech was digitally altered with false audio and altered video to make it appear as if she repetitively slurred the words “yesterday,” “today” and “tomorrow.” 

The real video and the White House transcript show Harris, now the presumptive Democratic nominee  in the 2024 presidential race, never said that. Instead, she spoke about her time as a student at Howard and the “first office” she ever ran for, a student council position as a college freshman. Harris compared it to her life years later, running for reelection alongside President Joe Biden. The video then shows what she really said, around the one-hour-and-one-minute mark:

“So I think it’s very important – as you have heard from so many incredible leaders – for us, at every moment in time, and certainly this one, to see the moment in time in which we exist and are present, and to be able to contextualize it, to understand where we exist in the history and in the moment as it relates

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The Associated Press and Snopes debunked similar claims.

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• Planned Parenthood Action (Facebook), April 25, 2023, Vice President Kamala Harris Joins Rally for Reproductive Freedom
• PolitiFact, May 5, 2023, Video shows Kamala Harris talking nonsensically about today, tomorrow and yesterday
• The White House, April 25, 2023, Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Political Event on Reproductive Rights

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‘One of the Truly Awful and Self-Indulgent Performances of Our Time’: The Best and Worst Moments From Night 4 of the Convention

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Did the night help Trump?

Welcome to Opinion’s commentary for Night 4 of the Republican National Convention. In this special feature, Times Opinion writers rate the evening on a scale of 0 to 10: 0 means the night was a disaster for Donald Trump; 10 means it could lead to a big polling bump. Here’s what our columnists and contributors thought of the event, which culminated in Trump’s acceptance speech.

Best Moment

Kristen Soltis Anderson, contributing Opinion writer Donald Trump gave a compelling and moving description of what it was like to be under fire and pledged to represent all of America, not just half of America. That may be easier said than done.

David Brooks, Times columnist The first 20 minutes of the Trump speech. If he’d done the story about the assassination attempt and then added 15 minutes of policy, he would be cruising toward victory. He could have plausibly argued that he is a changed man.

Jane Coaston, contributing Opinion writer Hulk Hogan’s speech was his best performance since he beat Macho Man Randy Savage at WrestleMania V.

Matthew Continetti, fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Trump’s account of the attempt on his life was gripping. He displayed a vulnerability and humility that most people had never seen before. And when he kissed the fireman’s helmet of Corey Comperatore, the husband and father who was killed during last weekend’s shooting, Trump created yet another indelible image. It won’t be soon forgotten.

David French, Times columnist Trump’s tribute to Comperatore was touching and appropriate. Placing his uniform on the stage was a powerful visual reminder of the loss.

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