By Jonah Chickering, Assistant Branch Librarian, Kentwood Branch
In the halls of safety and knowledge
We find our refuge
A pillar to literacy and community
The library stands alone
Laughing children and typing keystrokes
Fill the air
And the warmest, kindest people
Are its stewards
A break from the race
A break from the cost of life
A break from crumbling selfish society
The library stands alone
A selfless institution
So ancient it would be unheard of
to a modern greedy world
To give shelter to those without
To give a warm smile to those that need it
To share stories, food, a feeling of contentment
This is our purpose
For the library is for everyone
Forever and always
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