In praise of Libby, the app that brings parts of Kansas libraries to life online

By: Eric Thomas

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 1,098

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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“Once books become available and people have the ability as well as their right to distinguish among ideas, to develop sympathies for and antipathies toward ideas, cultures, histories … and just simply have a community of readers like them or a community of readers who don’t share their opinions. … Now, that is true empowerment. That’s truly enabling a citizenry.”

— Toni Morrison in an interview: “The Power of Public Libraries”

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