Alabama's digital periodical applauds local libraries
In the heart of Alabama, the Rogersville Public Library stands as a beacon of knowledge and community engagement. This rural library, much like many other public libraries across the state, plays a vital role in the lives of its patrons. A testament to this is the family of Rosalie Lewis, who visit the library every two weeks.
At 92 years old, Rosalie, a lifelong lover of reading, is joined by her daughter Patti Reeves, her grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. While the adults stock up on books, the children enjoy storytime and art activities with the library staff. Patti, who inherited her mother's love of reading, went on to become a 2nd grade teacher.
The story of the Lewis family is just one of many that will be featured in the debut issue of My Alabama Library, a magazine launched by Jennifer Butler Keeton to highlight the efforts and services of public libraries across Alabama.
My Alabama Library serves as an online platform dedicated to amplifying the role of public libraries in fostering community engagement, education, and access to information. By providing a dedicated outlet to showcase the challenges, successes, and initiatives of libraries statewide, the magazine supports advocacy and public understanding.
Alabama, home to over 200 public libraries, each offering support, resources, and opportunities to their communities, is no stranger to the transformative power of public libraries. They foster a love of learning and reading, keep seniors connected to their community, and provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn new job skills, find hobbies, and meet new friends.
With the publication of the Lewis family's story, My Alabama Library aims to make more people aware of what their local libraries have to offer and build more community support for libraries. This first publication, penned by reporter Jacob Holmes, marks the culmination of several months of preparation.
As the magazine continues to grow, it will undoubtedly strengthen the message of libraries as essential democratic institutions vital to access, literacy, and lifelong learning. This aligns with broader library values of intellectual freedom and inclusion emphasized at national library gatherings.
For those interested in learning more about the Lewis family's story or My Alabama Library, please visit the Rogersville Public Library's website or reach out to Jacob Holmes at jholmes@our website.
In the magazine My Alabama Library, which amplifies the role of public libraries in fostering community engagement, education, and access to information, the story of the Lewis family, avid patrons of the Rogersville Public Library, is showcased. Despite being a home-and-garden and lifestyle lover, 92-year-old Rosalie Lewis, a lifelong reader, visits the library every two weeks with her family, including her daughter Patti Reeves, a 2nd grade teacher, and grandchildren who engage in learning activities there.
