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Julie Powell, author of "Julie & Julia" and her new memoir, "Cleaving," talks about the role that libraries have played in her life and career. She used the archives at the Schlesinger Library to research "Julie & Julia" and often works at the New York Public Library.
 

Linda Holmes, who writes the NPR entertainment and pop-culture blog Monkey See, says libraries may be "standing on the edge of their pop culture moment: Librarians prepare."

Sharon Robinson, author and daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, shares her thoughts on libraries.

Author Gregory Maguire shares his thoughts on libraries at the 2009 ALA Annual Conference.

"Libraries keep the records on behalf of all humanity, the unique and the absurd, the wise and the fragments of stupidity."

— Vartan Gregorian

Libraries, throughout history and in the present day, have been vital in helping to define the ideals of democracy, knowledge and progress. An informed public cultivates a better functioning and advancing society, and free and accessible libraries serve as a critical vehicle to keep the public informed.