America’s public libraries are under threat. “From coast to coast, budget strains and tax pressures are forcing cities to make hard choices about how to spend limited money, and libraries, much to many residents’ dismay, are taking the hit. Residents are left stunned and outraged at the thought of doing without a beloved national resource. Can’t check out books for the summer, log onto the Internet for free, listen to preschoolers giggle during story time or get help searching for a job? Incomprehensible.”