On a recent visit to our new temporary Library in Sahuarita, I heard a symphony when I walked in.

No it did not come from the shelves holding the books about Bach or Beethoven or Life of Elvis or the Beatles.

The music was much more magical.  Pages quietly being turned, soft sounds of a keyboard, a gentle voice of a mother reading to her giggling, wide-eyed toddler, and the tune of shuffling feet of youth exploring the teen room.

For my fast growing community of Sahuarita, I recognize and appreciate the vital importance of having our own library. It goes beyond the music.  The library is a lifeline for those young and old who do not have access to internet services.  There are many pockets in our rural community who are not able to subscribe or receive high speed internet.  For example, my own neighborhood in the Town of Sahuarita only has the dial up option.  In this day of technology, that is so "ICE AGE".

Having our own library provides the place for our students the access to computers and "free wireless" internet to do homework research assignments, our residents can use library resources to help find jobs or change jobs, a wide range of readily available resources for young and old alike, or visitors can simply use the library resources to take a trip without leaving town by simply reading a book.

A healthy library is indicative of a healthy community.