Replace libraries with Amazon? Not if these librarians have anything to say about it.

In case you didn't know, libraries are cool as heck.

They've been around for — well — ever (or at least thousands of years), there are more than 17,000 of them in the U.S., and they serve a myriad of purposes beyond just access to an unlimited number of free books (which, let's be honest, is pretty great in itself). Nearly all libraries offer access to computers and Wi-Fi, and many serve double as venues for community events. Best yet, libraries can help people develop the tools they need to combat the spread of false stories on the internet and identify reputable sources of information.

Don't worry! No books were harmed in the making of this photo. Photo by Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images.

Keep Reading Show less
taxes books libraries reading amazon librarians for-profit companies forbes panos mourdoukoutas
Most Shared

23 ways to spend your tax refund that can make you happy and the world a better place.

Feel good about your splurging.

It's April, which begs the question how are you going to spend your tax refund this year?

(If, of course, you're fortune enough to get a refund. My condolences if you end up owing Uncle Sam.)

Bills need to be paid. And the zeroes in your student debt total should, at least in theory, keep dwindling. You should probably stock the pantry while you're at it, and make sure the gas tank is filled, too.

Keep Reading Show less
money taxes finances helping others spending happiness tax return tax refund
More

87 thoughts I had while doing my taxes.

1. Ugh.

Image via iStock.

2. Ugh ugh ugh.

Image via iStock.

Keep Reading Show less
government taxes tax day donuts
More

These badass teachers aren't taking Trump Jr.'s judgmental speech lying down.

Trump Jr. messed with the wrong powerhouse educators.

ICYMI, Donald Trump Jr. gave a speech at the Republican National Convention in which he dismissed public schools and their teachers.

Trump Jr. throwing shade on public schools. Image via Patsy Error/YouTube.

Keep Reading Show less
school teachers education students school funding taxes teaching politicians salaries political parties public school republican national convention donald trump jr. private school
Most Shared