Six days a week, public libraries offer air-conditioned spaces to study, work, surf the internet, or simply catch up with a friend — as long as it’s done in hushed tones. Then there’s the plethora of ...

Truth be told, it's possible to obtain that most precious of all free items — a library card — other months than September.

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