Local public library going to shit? Some people are starting their own

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By Liz CoreMay 11, 2015, 5:19 pm68 pts
Libraries, guys. I love ’em. They provide a community gathering space and, of course, the best-ever entertainment — all for free. In some cities, though, public libraries are crumbling from financial woes, overcrowding, and architectural damage. So a few New Yorkers are starting libraries their own.…

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