[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 87 (Thursday, June 10, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S4846]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      100TH ANNIVERSARY OF EUREKA SPRINGS CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today I join residents of Eureka 
Springs in my home State of Arkansas to celebrate the 100th anniversary 
of the founding of the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library. 
Throughout the majority of the town's history, the library has served 
as a vital resource for children and adults of all ages.
  Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library is one of four Arkansas 
library buildings built with funding by Andrew Carnegie. The building 
itself was constructed of locally quarried stone and is listed on the 
National Register of Historic Places.
  Libraries help build strong communities by promoting the joy of 
reading, the love of knowledge, and the excitement of discovery. As the 
mother of twin boys, I know that reading is the foundation for success 
in the classroom, and I encourage my boys to read not only at school 
but also at home. We must do everything we can to ensure that our 
Arkansas children have the books and technology they need to develop 
critical literacy skills and reach their full potential.
  Mr. President, I commend the librarians, staff, and board members of 
Eureka Springs Carnegie Library for their success in informing and 
inspiring their community. I encourage all Arkansans to make a stop at 
their public library today to share in the joy of learning and 
knowledge.

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