Widespread public access to knowledge, like public education, is one of the pillars of our democracy, a guarantee that we can maintain a well-informed citizenry.

I count myself as one of millions of Americans whose life simply would not be the same without the libraries that supported my learning.

People talk of me as being the inventor of the legal thriller.

Libraries function as crucial technology hubs, not merely for free Web access, but those who need computer training and assistance. Library business centers help support entrepreneurship and retraining.