Congratulations on the 100th anniversary of the Irene Ingle Public Library. Bringing the joy of reading and love of learning to the people of Wrangell for a century is certainly worthy of celebration.
The Wrangell library holds a special place in my heart as it was there that I was first introduced to the magic that a library holds. As a young child, I remember sitting on the floor of the library on rainy days, flipping through picture books. My first library card ever was from the Irene Ingle Public Library and was likely issued by Irene Ingle herself. I was thrilled when the librarian let me punch the checkout card for the books I took home.
My older sister Carol recalls sitting by big windows to read and “knowing that I could check out any book I wanted, all by myself, was a very powerful feeling.” Both of us are voracious readers to this day, and having unlimited access to books helped instill that love for learning.
However, our community libraries are no less important with the advancement of technology. They are still a place of learning, connecting and sharing of resources. They are still centers of our communities. They are still places where young people can go on rainy days to escape to the world of reading books.
Thank you to the residents of Wrangell for your support of lifelong learning opportunities housed at your public library.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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