"The largest part of every man's education is that which he gives himself. It is for this individual, self-administered education that the public library furnishes the opportunity and the means. The schools start education in childhood; libraries carry it on."

from Chapter III
What does a public library do for a community?

A Library Primer

by John Cotton Dana




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