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  • Who uses the Library?
  • Aren’t libraries just for leisure?
  • But with the Internet, aren't fewer people using libraries?
  • Money is tight: aren’t libraries just a “nice-to-have” and not a “need-to-have”?
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  • Do libraries help families?
  • Who’s in charge?
  • What’s the deal with parking? Library parking should be free!
  • You actually have paid employees? Aren’t you all volunteers?
  • Don’t libraries only have musty old books?
  • Can you ask questions at the Library?
  • How can people get involved or help?
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