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Not everyone is welcome at every library, apparently. Surprised? I was.

I love to read. In fact, if I could sequester myself in the library and have no other responsibilities, I would try to read everything in the place. I particularly love magazines, newspapers, and other periodicals. I probably got this trait from my mother, who read 3-4 books a week until her eyes no longer worked, or maybe my brother, Bill, who not only reads everything — he remembers most of it, too. I ask my kids all the time: Who is the smartest person they know? The answer is “Uncle Bill.” When I ask why, they...