Colorado Libraries Get Support at the Polls
Ten of fourteen library funding intiatives passed during November elections in Colorado.
"Some observers see the spending as validation that libraries have adapted to the Internet age, transforming from stodgy book depositories to institutions that offer sophisticated research, Web access, DVDs and CDs, as well as becoming a sort of town hall for civic groups, hobbyists and anybody else who wants a place to read, study or gossip.
“Others, however, say that some libraries simply fell so far behind in funding that the public finally decided their local branch needed to be saved.
“No matter, advocates say, libraries are worthy investments."
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