CALmatters Commentary: Time to invest in state’s libraries
By Greg Lucas and Patty Wong
California’s libraries are the hearts of their communities. That’s one reason 23 million Californians have library cards.
But many of California’s libraries are 40 years of age or older, and like everything from power grids to two-lane highways, libraries eventually need to be repaired, renovated or replaced. Old wiring. Lousy plumbing. Nonexistent or antiquated fire alarm or sprinkler systems. Restrooms that don’t work for Americans with disabilities.
Despite the great love Californians have for our libraries, these conditions exist in far more communities than they should.
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