Lending Libraries!

Did you know that Benjamin Franklin invented lending libraries? I mean, we all know about the kite, but, I never knew about the libraries. I guess I have never really wondered about how and when they were invented. He loved to learn by reading and he and some of his buddies started a group that collected money and bought books. Then they lent the books out to the public for free so that everyone could enjoy the books. What a great idea! I love books and I am sharing the joy of reading with my daughter. We go to the library every Monday. On Mondays Ms. Dawn reads us several books and we sing songs and dance. Afterwards, Autumn gets to look at books and play with blocks while I pick out books we will take home. We even check out DVD's like Blue's Clues and Dora. I think that it is great that all this entertainment is free. Way to go Ben! This time I checked out a book called "Michael Moore is a Big Fat Stupid White Man." (Before anyone gets offended, Michael Moore has a book called "Stupid White Men.") My favorite quote so far is "There is no question that he (Michael) views his attacks on others (no matter how nasty or scurrilous) as a crusade, while others' criticism of him are character assassination and persecution." Should be a good read, and again it was free! Wonder what we'll pick out next week?!