Keith Roysdon writes: “Libraries do a lot of the heavy lifting for society. They not only circulate books, but also provide crucial internet access for job seekers and students and entertain with videos and music. They offer a place where people can find shelter from the weather and while away lonely hours. The work of libraries is doubly important in small towns and rural areas, where miles of distance and the lack of reliable internet connections can make learning hard and make life seem very isolated.”