I have never been more thankful for a library. A little background: While I grew up in the Western New York area (Kenmore), I have lived in Southern California for the past five years. However, when my dad was diagnosed with cancer in February, thanks to the pandemic I was able to work remotely and stayed with him in the Silver Creek area for several months to help with chemo, surgery, and recovery. As an already avid reader, I was so happy that the kind librarians at the Anderson-Lee library permitted me to get a library card despite not quite being a permanent resident. I have spent the last several months requesting books, taking much needed runs/walks to pick the books up, and devouring the books as quickly as they come. Every time I entered the library, I was greeted with a smile and warm welcome. A true reprieve from the otherwise nasty effects of chemo!!! In addition to the fantastic selection of books physically located at Anderson-Lee, the library is part of the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System (CCLS) and patrons can request books from other library locations to be delivered at your preferred/nearby library. In Southern California, there are times I need to wait months before a book is available to me. However, thanks to the CCLS, many of the new releases are available so much quicker!!! Anderson-Lee is also home to a variety of movies and DVDs, magazines, and newspapers. Your library card can also get you access to electronic resources such as ebooks and audiobooks. Anderson-Lee even has a 3D printer!!! Copying/printing, faxing, scanning, and laminating is also available and there is a room with a handful of computers to use. Plus, the free WiFi is great! I was also fortune enough to participate in the miniature art exhibit and sign up for the summer reading program. I am seriously so thankful for libraries, especially the Anderson-Lee Library. If you don't already have a library card, what are you waiting for?! Get to the Anderson-Lee Library and see what all the greatness is about! read more

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