Parents Still Value Libraries

http://libraries.pewinternet.org/2013/05/01/parents-children-libraries-and-reading

94% of parents say libraries are important for their children and 79% describe libraries as “very important.” That is especially true of parents of young children (those under 6), some 84% of whom describe libraries as very important.
84% of these parents who say libraries are important say a major reason they want their children to have access to libraries is that libraries help inculcate their children’s love of reading and books. 
 81% say a major reason libraries are important is that libraries provide their children with information and resources not available at home.
71% also say a major reason libraries are important is that libraries are a safe place for children.