Benjamin Franklin invented America's first lending library in 1731 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. But the public1 became more and more popular in the late 1800s. Businessman Andrew Carnegie2 millions of dollars helping to build free public libraries across the country.
Carnegie believed that libraries could be3 for America's young and old people. He knew that the more libraries there were，the more people would have a chance to4 books, news and more. "There are now5 public libraries in the United States than McDonald's restaurants , said an officer in a library.
Now you can6 find a public library in or near your community.7 the United States is home to more than 8000 public libraries. Today,libraries continue to change and8 . Seven out often libraries offer free9 access（使用机会）. This opens many doors for people10 can't go online at home ，including the chance to ask for jobs online.
Libraries are also11 kids about the fun of reading. One new program12 "Read!Build!Play！"helps us play while reading. As kids listen to a book being read aloud,13 use toys to build images from the story.
Benjamin Franklin once said," The doors of wisdom（智慧） are14 shut. " As long as the doors of public libraries are open, his saying is most certainly15 !
