I just read in the Herald-Leader today that the Lexington Public Library is extending their hours! In these times of budget strains and economic woe, this is heartening news for librarians everywhere! Starting in April, every LPL location will stay open two extra hours on Fridays (closing at 7 pm instead of 5 pm), and they will extend their Sunday hours to 6 pm instead of the current 5 pm.
According to the paper, our current economic situation has sparked increased usage of the library, especially by people who are job-hunting. Increased usage! This is definitely a good sign. Even when the economy is under stress and unemployment is on the rise, libraries retain their immense worth to the community. The value of their services may even increase when some of our other luxuries are taken away.
The closing of the research library of the Wall Street Journal was a cause for concern for me, but this great news right here in Lexington gives me hope. Some libraries may be (wrongly?) seen as dispensable, but here in Lexington things have proven otherwise. In a time of need, our library has stepped up to serve its community, responding to increased usage by making themselves more available.
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