A good public library is the pillar of a democratic community.  No other institution can compare: a library provides free access to information and ideas to everyone.  The Capital Area District Library provides this absolutely essential service to its patrons.  CADL provides books, magazines, access to databases, Internet access, and a free wifi network in order to educate and enlighten the patrons of the CADL service area.  Support free thinking by supporting your local library.

A recent national study confirmed what many already knew: free access to computers at the public library is a lifeline for patrons who do not have computer access at home.  What may be surprising is the sheer volume of patrons who rely on this service.  Nearly one-third of Americans aged 14 and older (about 77 million people) have used a public library computer or wifi network to access the Internet in the past year.  The four main areas where library computer usage has made the most impact are: job searching and career needs, health issues, educational needs, and linking patrons to government and civic resources.  CADL provides free computer usage and wifi access to its patrons, supporting this vital trend in our communities.

CADL is invaluable to the community it serves.  Need proof?  It’s all in the numbers.  Last year the Capital Area District Library circulated over 2.7 million items to more than 77,000 registered patrons (a 7.5% increase over the previous year).     Over 1.5 million visits were made to the library, and CADL patrons used 410,000 sessions on the library’s computers.  Wireless Internet use increased by 292% over the previous year.  Support the library that supports you, and make sure to vote YES for the operational millage on August 3.