The good news is that there is light at the end of the tunnel as the Richland Public Library has reopened its doors today for limited in-person service.
We all love a good book but what about books that are never published?
There are some people who enjoy reading manuscripts of unpublished works and now there is a library right here in Washington State that displays those works.
According to my Facebook friend Jeana Beck:
Columbia Basin Board of REALTORS is excited to partner with Altrusa Hermiston to help keep the "LITTLE LIBRARY" boxes around town stocked. If you have new or gently used books or a financial contribution to help build more "PRETTY LITTLE LIBRARYS" you can drop them off at any of our friendly Columbia Basin Board of REALTOR Member Offi
The West Richland library's contract with the Mid Columbia Library System expires this year. The tax money funding it has been declining (despite the city's growth) and its costs have been rising. Some are suggesting the library should close.
I haven't been in a library for years. All the information I need I can get from the convenience of my own home. Recently I learned about changes going on in libraries and couldn't believe it.