WEST JORDAN, Not Just Big, But Civilized
I learned somewhere around the 3rd grade that one measure of a civilization or society was its libraries (think Hammurabi) so it's only fitting that as West Jordan qualifies as a "Big City" a decision has been made to move the hub of the entire Salt Lake County Library System.
A new 20,000 sq. ft. facility will be built behind West Jordan City Hall adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park. In addition to housing the administrative offices it will host many major Library events and activities.
The Salt Lake County Library System is the 13th busiest library system in North America and certainly a welcome addition to an already attractive and vibrant community.
Four building projects are planned over the next four years, replacing existing libraries in Magna, Murray, Herriman and West Jordan.
Libraries are neat. They are great for a community and its citizens. I'm not the only one that thinks so either, let me share some thoughts others have had on the subject of libraries.
"A house without books is like a room with no windows... no man has a right to bring up children without surrounding them with books".....Thomas MANN
"A Library Book... is not an article of mere convenience, but fairly of capital, and often in the case of the professional man setting out in life, is their only capital"......Thomas JEFFERSON
"Outside of a dog, a book is mans best friend. Inside of a dog.....It's too dark to read".....Groucho MARX
"Medicine Chest Of The Soul"..... Inscription over the door of the library at THEBES.
Great job West Jordan City, your not just a "BIG CITY", your a great Home Town.
And like one other great philosopher said. "That's all I've got to say about that"