We ask inmates in Washington State to tell us how our libraries make a difference in their lives.  Here is a response we just received from an inmate at Clallam Bay Corrections Center:

 I have learned more about politics and history while in prison than any time before in my life.  Because of the library I have been able to pursue my special interests.  I now have a respectable base of general knowledge from which I have formed my opinions.  I can now understand current world events and the motives of political forces; as well as the meaning of the terms used in contemporary social dialogue.  I check out books, I take notes, I use a dictionary, and I reference the encyclopedias.  Because of the knowledge gained, I have a much better self-esteem and I live a more enriched life.  I owe all of that to the library and that is no exaggeration.  Thank you!

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