Kid's voluntary library job ends
I was sad to read this article in the Lufkin Daily News. I’m not sure what public library policy is in New Zealand for children being able to visit the library alone (let me know if you do). I really hope Abby’s not put off continuing to visit the library - she sounds like a really special kid, someone who probably really needs to have this place in her life.
I know of a couple of people who’s lives would have been extremely different without their local library. Neil Gaiman @neilhimself and Stephen Abram @sabramboth spent more time in their local library than most kids would normally.
Libraries are many things, and to some, it’s a sanctuary. That shouldn’t be forgotten, and in this case, perhaps doing the easy thing, like enforcing a policy (in this case children under 13 years need to be accompanied by an adult), should be reviewed. We don’t all fit in the same box. And we shouldn’t be forced to either. I hope the library can accomodate Abbey and kids like her.
See what Neil has to say about the importance of libraries.
