as child of immigrant blue collar workers, the public library (old one in Jackson Hgts) was were i learned about the world, literature and the value of books; i still remember the series of Children of the World and many others in the Dewey Decimal system that provided hours of reading.

theresa the first one in Jackson Heights P.S 69 Queems, then 42nd street when I worked on Fifth.

eAudioBooks make my commute fun - thank you NYPL!

Pavol Grand Central

What I love about libraries is that whenever I need a book for class, all I have to do is go to the library and get it for free.

Ruby Seward Park Library

If you are looking for resources, entertainment and offers combined, go to the nearest NYPL Public Library just to find those things.

Fuat Castle Hill Library

Without easy access to books, I probably never would've read.

Shaheed Staten Island

It allows me to access my e-mails and print occasionly

Patricia Seaside

There's a story about a library lurking in every poor kid who became a successful adult.

Scott Henrico County Public Library

Libraries equal future and evolution to me since they have endless resources to aid young and old in expanding their knowledge and developing themselves in order to acheive a better tomorrow.

Nick Brooklyn, NY

I could never have gotten crucial information and help about verbal abuse that I was experiencing, without the help of the e-books I borrowed at the library (without my abuser's knowledge)-- THANK YOU!!

Isabella Aguilar

I love my library because each book that I read helps me to become a happier, more useful, and better educated citizen.

Isay Manhattan