Beat the summer heat and better yourself at the library - Book Reviews - Bradenton.com

Looking for something to do this summer? Go to the library. You might find more than you expect. And the best part is it's free. In addition to innovative summer reading programs and other interesting activities, libraries are also a source of free computer access.

This is a big deal for many communities. In one recent survey, more than 70 percent of libraries identified themselves as the only source of free access to computers and the Internet in their area, according to the American Library Association (ALA). And, Internet services are escalating rapidly within the nation's libraries. The ALA also reports that more than 76 percent of all public libraries provide Wi-Fi access, up from 65.9 percent one year ago...