Public libraries across Anne Arundel County have seen crowds grow over the past few months. People gather to search for jobs, to use the free Internet access after they have canceled home service to save money, or to get free homework help instead of paying tutors.
More than 3 million people visited the 15-branch system last year, and Web site use jumped by 27 percent in the past six months. Use of homework-help programs leaped by 60 percent, and this year is on pace to set record circulation numbers.
"It's a valuable source for a lot of people," said Denise...
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