This news may already be making the rounds, but hadn't seen it on this
listserve yet:
America's oldest free library needs help!
"The Darby Free Library, which was founded in 1743 and is believed to be
the oldest continuously operating public library in America, will be
forced to close its doors at year's end if somebody doesn't write a big
check or a lot of little ones. It would be a shame if this old library
closed. It is not only a vital resource for its community but also a
symbol, as our oldest known public library, of our country's commitment
to access to knowledge and education for everybody."
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=70775442008&ref=mf
Some side comments here:
http://www.boingboing.net/2009/01/26/americas-oldest-free.html
