Library Use explodes to more than 1 Billion Served!

Who says libraries are soon to be obsolete? According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, library visits nationwide have increased by nearly 10% between 2002 and 2006 to 1.3 billion.

This survey from the Pew Internet & American Life Project and the University of Illinois corroborates this study.

In other big news, the 6th Annual Pound Ridge Car Show is happening Saturday, September 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Town Park, so mark your calendars! There will be live music, 50/50 Raffle, BBQ, Clams and much more. Fun for the whole family! Sponsored by the Pound Ridge Police Benevolent Association, all proceeds will benefit the Pound Ridge Library Foundation! Also making an inaugural appearance at the Car Show is the new Westchester Library System Bookmobile. Inside the air-conditioned, handicap-accessible 26 foot bookmobile, you can apply for a library card, browse the books and even check them out. You won't want to miss it. See you all there!