In February, library visitors were invited to share the reasons why the Prairie du Sac Library is important to them. These are the responses we received from adults, teens and kids.
Adults love the library because. . .
- "The library is like a home away from home for us. With 2 little ones the walls at home close in at times -- the library is an inviting, exciting, exploring place to visit. In a world where the TV shows and commercials aren't fit for kids to watch the library provides a fresh, wholesome perspective for our kids."
- "The employees are always very nice and very helpful. The computer system makes it very easy to get materials. I always have a good time when I visit the library--the people/atmosphere are/is great!!
- "Access to books & info I couldn't afford otherwise. Good staff."
- "I like being able to check out all kinds of different books + videos for our family + not have to buy everything we want to read or see."
- "I really appreciate all that the library does for kids- storytime, summer reading program, an attractive play area and the books. Thanks to all for helping my kids learn to love the library!"
- "I enjoy cming to the library to read the local newspapers, etc. I really appreciate reserving videos + books through the linkcat - it is so convenient since we live in the country! Thank you!"
- "My earliest childhood memories are of going to the PDS Library wtih my Mom and sisters. We would each check out a stack of books and spend the day reading. --> The perfect day : )"
- "I love the library because it is like an open window- so many opportunities to look into. The storytime has been great for my kids. They look forward to it weekly. I love books & PDS can get anything I want."
- "Our library is a great place to relax and enjoy reading. I love listening to audiotapes and teh staff is always pleasant to work with."
- "Being a preschool teacher, I appreciate the fact that Michelle looks up and orders books that are theme-related. It saves me a lot of time. Thanks Michelle."
- "I love the library because you give me a break, by teaching, involving and playing with my children. Thank you."
- "I love the library because it has a welcoming feeling with friendly and knowledgeable staff. It is a place where everyone is accepted."
- "I love being able to explore topics in more depth with the resources available at the library."
- "I love the library because they are really nice to me and I think they read good stories. I just think they are helpful to me."
- "Wonderful storytime!"
- "I like/love using LINKCAT to order books I'm interested in- it's way better then having to buy all the books I like!!"
- "I love the library because you can get useful information in a nice environment."
- "I like this spacious library and the book sales are great. Friendly people, great memories."
- "I love the variety of materials the library has. We really enjoy checking out DVD's/videos to watch."
- "The staff! Congenial, informative, helpful."
- "I am continually amazed that even the most obscure book that I have asked for in loan has been located and brought to this library!!! Thanks again."
- "I appreciate that if you don't have the books I need you'll order them in."
- "I love the Prairie du Sac library! When our family moved here seven years ago, they were a warm and welcoming presence. We've witnessed the staff's interactions with the community and noticed how much they all do for the people they serve. It's nice that the library is so much a part of the down town, as our family really wants to support a place where people gather. Thanks for all you do!"
And here's why the kids and teens love the library...
- "I come to the library everyday and check books. I am in LOVE with the library!"
- "You have good movies and books. Great staff very kind."
- "Because they have good books, they have games, and they have great book sales."
- "I like moves and the books."
- "I love books and CDs. Also the staff Rox!!!!!!"
- "I love the library because they can order books I want and added to that they have all of the books I would need for school work."
- "I love the library because I like to take home books and movies."
- "I love the library because you have good books, and movies."
- "I love the library because you have the best books ever."
- "For being so nice to everyone and helping everyone anytime. Thanks for all the effert for helping!"
- "Thanks for being nice and helpful! You always work hard! Thank you!"
- "There is a lot of kid books for any kids."
- "Nice staff very friendly the bilangual staff are nice."
- "I like the library because there are many choices from books. It's easy to find what your looking for, also."
- "The staff is really nice and it's a really warm atmosphere."
- "They have books that I like."
- "I can come here whenever, no one cares. I can get lost in my own litte world."
- "There are tons of books to read and the librarians rock!"
- "It has a lot of good books that I actually read."
- "I get to checkout books that I don't have."
- "It is comfortable and stuffed with some of my favorite books."
- "I love to read! And the people here are nice."
"It brings literacy to the world." - "I can do my homework and look for a great book at the same time."
- "This library is amazing! I come here every day!"
- "You can come in and find a good book or reaserch on the computer."
- "It's resourceful and helpful."
- "It has many kinds of books, magazines, and videos."
- "There are so many books to read and so much variety to choose from."
- "You can read and go on the computer."
- "The people are really nice and the teen stuff is really cool."
- "It has the greatest books. And lets me use the computers."
- "I can choose the books I like- and I love to read!"
- "It's a place to find books and to do my homework."
- "It has a lot of activities for teens."
- "The library is so fun! I love reading. Without books I would be bord evry Sunday."
- "Because it heps me look for books I have never read and helps with homework."