Wow! I just read on the internet that Philadelphia is closing all of its libraries. This is a major tragedy for the people of Philly. This country was founded with the principle of free information for everybody. Many people can't afford to buy books and the library has so much more to offer. They have computers available for internet access,music,videos,DVD's,newspapers etc. This is just unimaginable to me-no library at all? One of the high points of my life was be able to get an adult library card when I turned 14. I went downtown to the main library on the last day of school an applied for my card. I have been a member of the Cleveland library system since 1953 and I can say that I have been a faithful user. Plus, my overdue fines must have paid for some of bricks to build the new building downtown.