The Dangerous Myth About Libraries | Laurinda Thomas | TEDxWellington

[@maxinebleiweis2110]

This powerful, provocative talk should be shown at every meeting of library boards, library staff, and community funding bodies.

[@babycarrot777]

1:53 - myth about libraries 2:50 - the world needs libraries 4:13 - digital literacy 5:47 - lib. are public & social spaces 7:39 - libs. are targets during war (shows how important they are) 11:45 - when someone says "nobody uses libraries anymore"

[@paulaeskett5066]

A powerful must watch for anyone who 'thinks' they know the place of libraries in the 21st Century. Well done Laurinda, inspiring !

[@luckyhenry9832]

If you value literacy, reading, and learning, and believe in public spaces and civil society, then we can play a part in challenging myths and advocating for our libraries, museums, and art galleries.

[@viviennesutton2813]

Very powerful and beautifully presented speech Laurinda. Love your message.

[@DebrinaDiary1]

Fantastic TED talk. Thanks Laurinda, this is a wonderful, engaging and thought provoking talk.

[@TaniaMcCartney]

Such a brilliant, moving talk. Everyone should see this. Everyone. Thank you, Laurinda.

[@patriciadevine8900]

Well spoken and presented. Thank you Laurinda.

[@emilydigiulio7247]

Great talk! So true, I know, I work in a public library in a rural area.

[@agoulding1966]

Fantastic advocacy - thanks, Laurinda!

[@irmasingarella1299]

Excellent speech! Libraries are essential.

[@MicolMazzeobolognatourleader]

Really powerful words

[@dewrimsirine]

watching you in my dorm. I have an idea to build tens of libraries in future in low income areas as libraries are one of significance plances that low income's children catch up with higher income's children and make a huge differences.

[@diegotapia8992]

❤

[@VikingMale]

A place where you can find books that you can’t get online, and you can socialize without being drunk... 🤔 a place where quality people can meet... a place where you can make resumes, and, print them out...

[@penewalsh5359]

Ka mau te wehi Laurinda

[@mescalinemonkey8183]

elite constriction of the middle class