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The Magic Card

The signature was shaky, but legible. My name on that library card at age five enabled me to see places, have adventures, and meet people that I would never have been able to do in person. Now it's a bar code and a computer

that allows the same experiences, and I am a better person because of the library.

Finding Light Between the Book Shelves

The library is where healing began, it was more than books. As a new mother with two kiddos under the age of two, the library became a safe space and a place to breathe. Not only was I learning to be a new mother, I was faced with the unfortunate reality of living with postpartum depression. During this difficult time, the library provided a schedule of activities for my children. From bilingual baby story time to mommy and me yoga, to baby sign language and music time. Even on the days when we missed an activity, my boys and I…

access to a bigger library than my area has

I use my local library and my sdcl.org account to request books from other county libraries, SD city library, and 3 university libraries in the county. I appreciate that I do not have to drive to any library than my local one. I am very grateful for this service, and tell the librarian so every time i check out a requested book!