National Library Week

April 13-19 is National Library Week in the United States. As a freelance writer, I’m a big fan of the library and sometimes visit my local branch up to five times a week. Where else can you find those huge referrence books that you wouldn’t be able to afford (or find a place to store if you could)?

Seemingly, I’m not alone. American check out more than two million books, movies, cds, and other items from US libraries each year. Libraries also offer computer access and classes on a variety of subjects–all this for around $31 per year to the average taxpaper.

Below is Julie Andrews and the National Library Association’s PSA for National Library Week: