The Library - Barton
The Barton Public Library is a large collection of books and periodicals that is funded by the city and maintained by a private family. This collection is often used by people who choose not to, or cannot afford to, purchase an extensive collection themselves. However, with the invention of media other than books for storing information, it is now also a repository and access point for maps, prints or other artwork, microfilm, microfiche, audio tapes, CDs, LPs, video tapes and DVDs, and to provide public facilities with which to access CD-ROM databases and the Internet.
Thus, this library is redefined as a place to obtain unrestricted access to information in many formats and from many sources.
