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| - I can't say enough good things about the CLP Main Library!
To give some context to my personal discovery of CPL Main Library over the last year - I'm someone who somewhere along the way forgot that libraries exist, and have gotten used to ordering books (that I'll only read once (if that)) on Amazon. It just didn't register in my brain that there is a massive building right around the corner from me chock full of free books, DVDs, and Audiobooks. I mean...
First and foremost, I have been able to find pretty much any item I've wanted in their immense collection. How's this for random: my mission was to get the new Chelsea Handler book, a new book on roller coasters, and Sofia Coppola's "Somewhere." Got them all, and was in and out in about 15 minutes.
Also, the library feels truly dedicated to promoting education and openness through community outreach. Going to the library at any given time, you are bound to come across some sort of free (quality) event - whether it be a jazz concert, movie screening, or poetry reading.
CPL's integration with online resources is incredibly useful. The detailed, user friendly online catalog allows you to do research at home, and then zip in and out of the library if you're in a pinch for time.
Also, of course, the building itself is beautiful.
Basically, the CPL Mail Library has reminded me that libraries exist in general, and that they are a valuable resource that helps me feel connected to the community, and, one that gets me access to free stuff :)
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