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Second, it is incredibly narrow-minded to assume that the only service libraries offer is book lending.

Libraries have a multitude of benefits, and many are only available if the library has a physical location.
Some of these benefits include acting as a quiet study space, giving people a way to converse with their neighbors, holding classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs, answering patron questions, and
keeping the community connected. One neighborhood found that, after a local library instituted
community events such as play times for toddlers and parents, job fairs for teenagers, and meeting
spaces for senior citizens, over a third of residents reported feeling more connected to their community. Similarly, a Pew survey conducted in 2015 found that nearly two-thirds of American adults feel that closing their local library would have a major impact on their community. People see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered, benefits tablets can’t offer nearly as well or as easily.

This is the second paragraph in the body of an essay arguing against the closure of local libraries. Critically evaluate whether the support evidence is relevant, sufficient and valid.

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Answer: Libraries have more benefits that just lending books such as community events

Explanation: don’t know how you can make this an essay

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