Some people believe that governments should make investment in building public libraries in every town, while others think it is a waste of money because we have access to information via Internet. Discuss and give your opinion.

It is true that there are quite a number of

people

who are sceptical about the use of books in the digital era. Why should one allocate space and money for them if they can easily be accessed on the Internet?

While

the above is partly true, one

also

needs to strike a balance in

this

modern age since

people

are immersed in technology every single minute.

People

are either on their phones, laptops, TVs, iPads etc., throughout the day for various purposes.

Libraries

are instrumental in spreading knowledge, but they are more than that. They are places to store a treasure chest of knowledge accumulated over the years. In due time, they can become museums which store original editions for the use of posterity. In case of a worldwide technical blackout,

libraries

will be most sought after.

Libraries

are

also

the best place for a person to be calm and focused. It helps them detox from technology, immerse themselves into the pool of knowledge and quench their thirst.

Libraries

do offer alternatives and solutions for techies, they provide spaces where

people

can use their gadgets

while

accessing library resources.

Libraries

, especially in the future, will go a long way in teaching posterity about the way of life of the previous generation. Another perk is that , unlike technology,

libraries

aren't detrimental to one's health. Health is more important than wealth is the universal saying.

Thus

, investing in

libraries

is not a waste of money but rather a worthwhile investment.