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Originally Posted by Bryan
Julie, why did you have to give up your local library? I've found the Sumter County Library to be quite adequate. Granted, because (other than TV) there are no large cities in Sumter County, thus no large single library, there are many community libraries and all are connected via computer. You can reserve a book from any library in the Sumter Library System on-line, it will be delivered to whichever branch library you select (I use The Villages Branch near the High School), they will call you when it is there and all you have to do is pick it up, read it, and return it to where you picked it up. If the Sumter Library System doesn't have the book you want, they will order it for you from another library, anywhere in the state, that does have it. That sort of thing requires a visit to your local library branch though.
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Thanks for the info Bryan. I did not know about the reservation service. That is definitely a plus and makes it more affordable for the libraries to provide users with a wider selection of reading materials.
Even with that, a larger services with more services locally in TV will be advantageous to users. Libraries are excellent places to connect volunteers with the community through all types of programs whether they be tutoring, mentoring or outreach through the schools.