Sunday, September 11, 2011

9/11/11 -- Ten Years Later

Just a short note of remembrance.

Ten years ago -- to the date, we were being visited by a technology expert of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Ten years ago, over 20 computers were being installed throughout our library system. Ten years ago, 11 computers were being installed in one of Ohio's 13 training labs funded by the Gates Foundation.

Ten years ago, our library embarked on a new service of computer training and providing public access to online information. Ten years ago, patrons saw first-hand, how their public library was evolving into a true information center. Ten years ago, the spirit of our nation and her quest to be on the leading edge of technology, had filtered to our rural county.

No amount of hatred, no amount of discourse, no amount of fear, will prevent us from being strong and loving America. We continue to live in the greatest nation on earth. Our libraries will continue to grow and adopt new services to meet the needs of generations of citizens. As long as a breath remains in our land, our spirit of freedom and love of our God, will sustain us forever.

May God continue to shed His grace on our beloved nation, our state, our county and our libraries.

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