We'll always need printed books that don't mutate the way digital books do; we'll always need places to display books, auditoriums for book talks, circles for story time; we'll always need brick-and-mortar libraries.

Marilyn Johnson
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When a person says, “We'll always need printed books that don't mutate the way digital books do; we'll always need places to display books, auditoriums for book talks, circles for story time; we'll always need brick-and-mortar libraries,” they are saying that printed books are different than digital books. Printed books will never go away. They are an art form that can be enjoyed by all ages and will always be enjoyed. The story time circles are also not going anywhere.

Children love to listen to stories and everyone needs a place to escape once in a while. The library is not going anywhere because it helps people find the resources they need.

Source: This Book Is Overdue!: How Librarians And Cybrarians Can Save Us All

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