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courageous-heart7

6 years ago

Library Day!

On July 1st, 1731 The Library Company of Philadelphia was founded by Benjamin Franklin and Junto Club members thus creating the first lending library. Franklin’s goal was to bring books and knowledge to those who would otherwise not have access.

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bibliodraconia

6 years ago

RAVENCLAW: “Once words and thoughts are poured into them, books are no longer just paper and ink and glue: They take on a kind of human vitality.” –Susan Orlean (The Library Book)

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