Valentines are not the only thing to cherish in February
“A library is the delivery room for the birth of ideas, a place where history comes to life.” Norman Cousins, author
The second month of the year has the distinction of being the shortest month and perhaps the gloomiest month weather-wise; it’s not what one expects from a month made for lovers. When romance is mentioned, of course Valentine’s Day comes to mind. Nevertheless, all of February also is designated Library Lovers’ Month.
Considering the modern day emphasis on mass media, computerized databases and electronic access to, well everything, some folks view libraries as a thing of the past. In a manner of speaking, they aren’t far wrong.