Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in each town. Others, however, believe that it is a waste of money since the public can use the Internet at home to obtain information. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Public libraries are commonly seen in many countries as places where citizens can read,

access

the Internet, or borrow books for free. While some people argue that the Internet can be a replacement for public libraries, I personally believe that public libraries are still important today. Those in

favor

promote over another

favour

of free libraries in every town

believe

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believing

that people can benefit from free libraries in a number of different ways. Public libraries have succeeded in providing local residents with equal

access

to

information

, fostering

interests

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interest

in literature and

arts

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the arts

, and promoting self-education and lifelong learning.

In addition

, many modern public libraries provide other services

such

as free

access

to the Internet, weekend story sessions for preschool children to promote literacy, as well as study areas for their readers. While their primary function remains offering books that can be borrowed for free, public libraries have become community

centers

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

centres

in many towns where many people choose to spend their leisure time.

On the other hand

, there are people who believe that free libraries are no

long

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longer

necessary because the Internet can be an alternative way to

access

information

. While many pre-Internet books have been

digitalized

put into digital form, as for use in a computer

digitized

digitalised

, today new books are normally available in both printed and digital versions.

Therefore it

Accept comma addition

Therefore, it

is clear that the Internet is becoming one of the most important channels for people to acquire

information

. Many people prefer to read e-books because it is not only convenient to do so, but it

also

saves time and expenses

on

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for

travelling to the library. In my opinion,

although

the Internet has become an important source of

information

, it cannot completely replace traditional public libraries which not only help promote the enjoyment of reading, especially for those without computer literacy, but

also

function as community

centers

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

centres

.