Advocacy Kit

Love the Library

Gather quotes like this from your patrons:

Adults love the library because. . .

  • "The library is like a home away from home for us. With 2 little ones the walls at home close in at times -- the library is an inviting, exciting, exploring place to visit. In a world where the TV shows and commercials aren't fit for kids to watch the library provides a fresh, wholesome perspective for our kids."
  • "The employees are always very nice and very helpful. The computer system makes it very easy to get materials. I always have a good time when I visit the library--the people/atmosphere are/is great!
  • "Access to books & info I couldn't afford otherwise. Good staff."
  • "I like being able to check out all kinds of different books + videos for our family + not have to buy everything we want to read or see."
  • "I really appreciate all that the library does for kids- story time, summer reading program, an attractive play area, and the books. Thanks to all for helping my kids learn to love the library!"
  • "I enjoy coming to the library to read the local newspapers, etc. I really appreciate reserving videos + books through the linkcat - it is so convenient since we live in the country! Thank you!"
  • "My earliest childhood memories are of going to the library with my Mom and sisters. We would each check out a stack of books and spend the day reading. --> The perfect day : )"
  • "I love the library because it is like an open window- so many opportunities to look into. The story time has been great for my kids. They look forward to it weekly. I love books & the library can get anything I want."
  • "Our library is a great place to relax and enjoy reading. I love listening to audiotapes and the staff is always pleasant to work with."
  • "Being a preschool teacher, I appreciate the fact that the Children’s Librarian looks up and orders books that are theme-related. It saves me a lot of time."
  • "I love the library because you give me a break, by teaching, involving, and playing with my children. "
  • "I love the library because it has a welcoming feeling with friendly and knowledgeable staff. It is a place where everyone is accepted."
  • "I love being able to explore topics in more depth with the resources available at the library."
  • "I love the library because they are really nice to me and I think they read good stories. I just think they are helpful to me."
  • "Wonderful story time!"
  • "I like/love using LINKCAT to order books I'm interested in- it's way better then having to buy all the books I like!”
  • "I love the library because you can get useful information in a nice environment."
  • "I like this spacious library and the book sales are great. Friendly people, great memories."
  • "I love the variety of materials the library has. We really enjoy checking out DVD's/videos to watch."
  • "The staff! Congenial, informative, helpful."
  • "I am continually amazed that even the most obscure book that I have asked for in loan has been located and brought to this library!!! Thanks again."
  • "I appreciate that if you don't have the books I need you'll order them in."

And here's why the kids and teens love the library...

  • "I come to the library everyday and check books. I am in LOVE with the library!"
  • "You have good movies and books.Great staff very kind."
  • "Because they have good books, they have games, and they have great book sales."
  • "I like moves and the books."
  • "I love books and CDs. Also the staff Rox!”
  • "I love the library because they can order books I want and added to that they have all of the books I would need for school work."
  • "I love the library because I like to take home books and movies."
  • "I love the library because you have good books, and movies."
  • "I love the library because you have the best books ever."
  • "For being so nice to everyone and helping everyone anytime. Thanks for all the effort for helping!"
  • "Thanks for being nice and helpful! You always work hard! Thank you!"
  • "There are a lot of kid books for any kids."
  • "Nice staff very friendly, the bilingual staff are nice."
  • "I like the library because there are many choices from books. It's easy to find what you’re looking for, also."
  • "The staff is really nice and it's a really warm atmosphere."
  • "I can come here whenever, no one cares. I can get lost in my own little world."
  • "There are tons of books to read and the librarians rock!"
  • "It has a lot of good books that I actually read."
  • "I get to checkout books that I don't have."
  • "It is comfortable and stuffed with some of my favorite books."
  • "I can do my homework and look for a great book at the same time."
  • "This library is amazing! I come here every day!"
  • "You can come in and find a good book or research on the computer."
  • "It's resourceful and helpful."
  • "It has many kinds of books, magazines, and videos."
  • "There are so many books to read and so much variety to choose from."
  • "You can read and go on the computer."
  • "The people are really nice and the teen stuff is really cool."
  • "It has the greatest books. And lets me use the computers."
  • "I can choose the books I like- and I love to read!"
  • "It's a place to find books and to do my homework."
  • "It has a lot of activities for teens."
  • "The library is so fun! I love reading. Without books I would be bored every Sunday."
  • "Because it helps me look for books I have never read and helps with homework."