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The High Cost of Illiteracy

June 09, 2017

Did you know that illiteracy costs the United States billions of dollars every single year? Approximately 32 million adults in the United States can't read, according to the U.S. Department of Education and the National Institute of Literacy. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that 50 percent of U.S. adults can't read a book written at an eighth-grade level.

Wise Investors Invest in Libraries

June 09, 2017

Wise investors know a good deal when they see it, which is why so many people who are smart and wealthy love their public library. That's because the research repeatedly shows that the Return-on-Investment (ROI) for your local library is around $5 (but could be up to $9), for every dollar spent on them.

5 Ways Libraries Support Veterans

June 09, 2017

Military veterans are among the bravest and most selfless people in our country. They have put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. One of these freedoms is our freedom to access information. Often this information is accessed through libraries.

Unexpected Ways Libraries Save People Money

April 25, 2017

Library users certainly save lots of money by borrowing items, taking free online classes, and attending fascinating events, but that’s far from all. Here are some examples of ways most people wouldn’t expect to save money from using libraries:

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