In 2005, President Barack Obama was the keynote speaker at the American Libraries Association annual conference in Chicago. His words were inspiring and insightful.
More than a building that houses books and data, the library represents a window to a larger world, the place where we’ve always come to discover big ideas and profound concepts that help move the American story forward and the human story forward. That’s the reason why, since ancient antiquity, whenever those who seek power would want to control the human spirit, they have gone after libraries and books.
He suggests that our world would be a better place if McDonalds gave out a books with Happy Meals, and if a baby's first doctor's visit included a new library card and a new book. We think he's right!
His complete speech can be read at:
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