The Modesto Bee ran an article the other day to hghlight that people use libraries more in tough economic times. (Well, duh!) The article had great info on increases in library use nationwide as well as locally.

Increasingly, folks are turning to one of the best public institutions–the library!–to help them change careers, get training, or just cope with hard situations by free reading material, movies, books on tape, and programs like magicians and dinner theater for kids.

Some folks commented in the Modesto Bee article that the library is behind the times because it doesn’t offer wireless access. Well, word has it that wireless is in the works, but it’s taking time. Read the rest of this entry »