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I’m doing a persuasive essay on mandatory community service and somehow the question of taxes popped up.

There’s no simple answer, I’m afraid. If you’re in the US, the source of public library funding is going to vary from municipality to municipality. Often a local library has an elected board that establishes its a tax levy that’s added to property tax. Some municipalities may fund libraries through local sales taxes. Some funding may come from state grants (which would come from state taxes), etc. The best option is to contact your local library and ask them specifically, since it should be a matter of public record and they should be very willing to share it with you.

Hope this helps!

–Bill Pardue
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Can and should the congress do that? what are some pros and cons. Are there any soulitions?
I understand why some people think it’s not congress Business but the goverment funds most of the public libraries.

No, for a number of reasons.

First of all, libraries are local entities. If anyone is going to decide to limit access in libraries, it should be the local community or the librarians in charge. Congress is supposed to address important national issues, not something as trivial as some guy looking at nudie pictures at the Podunk County Library.

Secondly, the Constitution does not grant Congress the power to establish library policies.

Finally, the 1st Amendment to the Constitution prohibits Congress from abridging the freedom of speech or the press.

The solution to the library issue is parental oversight. If a child is considered too young and vulnerable to view the internet unrestricted, they probably should not be in a library alone to begin with.

okay, I am a foreign student currently studying in Egypt, i would like to know any public libraries in Cairo, apart from those universities’ libraries. The ones you can go in and browse books for free and read or borrow them.I know there’s one, Mubarak Public Library if im not mistaken. Anyone care to share with me other public libraries in Cairo and how to get there, i will be very much appreciate your help. Thanks!

oh, by the way i live in Nasr City.

- Dar al kotob, it has 2 branches: 1 at the old part of down town at bab el khalq square and the other one at cornich el Nile the east side near Bulaq.

- Mubarak library at Zamalek.

- Maadi public library at new Maadi near the stadium.

Looking for wide selection of books, topics, etc. Must have easy internet access for both Macs and PCs. Child and family friendly. Is dedicated to the Library environment of reading, learning, research etc. Not looking for a place where parents drop off unruly kids and/or teen hang out.

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Central Library
600 Soledad · 78205
(210) 207-2500 · (210) 207-2534 TTY
webpage · directions · layout Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1 hour free parking at Central Library Garage with validated ticket
Bannwolf Library
19000 Ronald Reagan Drive · 78258
(210) 482-2224
webpage · directions Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday-Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Bazan Library
2200 W. Commerce · 78207
(210) 225-1614 (also TTY)
webpage · directions Sunday CLOSED
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Brook Hollow Library
530 Heimer · 78232
(210) 496-6315 (also TTY)
webpage · directions Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Carver Library
3350 E. Commerce · 78220
(210) 225-7801 (also TTY)
webpage · directions Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cody Library
11441 Vance Jackson · 78230
(210) 696-6396 (also TTY)
webpage · directions Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Collins Garden Library
200 N. Park · 78204
(210) 225-0331 (also TTY)
webpage · directions Sunday CLOSED
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cortez Library
2803 Hunter · 78224
(210) 922-7372 (also TTY)
webpage · directions Sunday CLOSED
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Forest Hills Library
5245 Ingram Rd. · 78228
(210) 431-2544 (also TTY)
webpage · directions Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Great Northwest Library
9050 Wellwood · 78251
(210) 684-5251
webpage · directions Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Guerra Library
7978 Military Drive West · 78227
(210) 673-1492
webpage · directions Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Igo Library
13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy · 78249
(210) 561-6113 (also TTY)
webpage · construction news Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Johnston Library
6307 Sun Valley · 78227
(210) 674-8410 (also TTY)
webpage · directions · layout Sunday CLOSED
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Landa Library
233 Bushnell · 78212
(210) 732-8369 (also TTY)
webpage · directions · bookmobile · construction news Closed for Renovations: June 1, 2007
Estimated Re-opening: Early 2008Sunday CLOSED
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Las Palmas Library
515 Castroville Rd. · 78237
(210) 434-6394 (also TTY)
webpage · directions Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Maverick Library
8700 Mystic Park · 78254
(210) 680-9346
webpage · directions Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

McCreless Library
1023 Ada St. · 78223
(210) 532-4254 (also TTY)
webpage · directions
Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Memorial Library
3222 Culebra
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 432-6783
webpage · directions Sunday CLOSED
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Pan American Library
1122 W. Pyron Ave. · 78221
(210) 924-8164 (also TTY)
webpage · directions Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Roosevelt High School & Public Library
5110 Walzem Road · 78218
construction news Estimated Completion Date: 2009

San Pedro Library
1315 San Pedro Ave. · 78212
(210) 733-1454 (also TTY)
webpage · directions Sunday CLOSED
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Semmes Library
15060 Judson Rd. · 78247
(210) 650-9540
webpage · directions Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thousand Oaks Library
4618 Thousand Oaks · 78233
(210) 657-5205 (also TTY)
webpage · directions Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thurs

I do need to know in order to make some suggestions. I would really appreciate whatever information you can give me.

The governor

I recently made an aluminum bookshelf, and I’m interested in selling it as an art piece. (its quite the shelf!) A relative suggested that I take it to a certain library downtown that displays artwork along with its price tag to help decorate the library and sell the work. Does anyone know what library this is? Any suggestions on where to look to sell it are welcome. My price would be somewhere above $1000.

I haven’t heard of any libraries doing this, but if I had to guess I would guess the main library in Downtown. You can always call them and ask if you can sell it to them. Maybe you can see if any private book stores would want to buy it.

It appears as though it is shutting down the news papers and US Mail.

I hope not. And I hope digital books don’t replace the real McCoy either.
I love libraries and frequent them, and I also love the rare book libraries such as the Beinecke Rare books library at Yale where one can see manuscripts of Gutenburg’s Bible and Audobon’s Bird book.

If you put a hold on a book, one that is in another library, how does that book get to your local library? Is there a library truck or something? Or does it go through mail? just curious//

It depends on how big the library system is. If it’s a large city with several branches, they might use a local courier. If the books are going between cities, they’ll either use the Post Office or a courier like UPS or FedEx.

Do we really need them anymore? Does anyone even use them anymore? Are they at all relevant, or are they relics?

I’m actually a volunteer at a library and I know a lot of my colleagues feel as if a lot of people are coming in for the use of computer and to check out DVDs and CDs. But still, there are many people who are checking out literature, researching projects, and working at the tables we provide. I think libraries are still relevant in this time and I hope they never become a thing of the past.

Additionally, with the economy as it is now, libraries may be more relevant and useful to our society than ever. A fact you may not know is that the more check-outs a library gets, the more funding they receive. Support your library today!

The books are free – so where do they get their revenue from?

Taxes and book sales. As well as overdue fines and the money you pay for media items, like movies.