John Crockett is the Washoe County Library System Internet services librarian. He posing here last month at the downtown Reno branch. (Marilyn Newton/RGJ) Nearly everyone 94 percent of Americans, anyway think public libraries improve the quality of life in their communities, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. A year ago, he knew absolutely nothing about computers. He didn't have any money to take community college computer classes, but the downtown library offers them for free. "It's been the greatest thing for me," Feeney said. "I've been going every Wednesday; I was always learning. If a computer was available, they would let me on." In addition to finding help filling out various government forms, he now volunteers at the library. "The library is giving me a purpose," he said. "I'm needed again." But one thing Feeney finds funny is that when many people consider the library, they think "books," but books make up only about 15 percent of its offerings. A fair amount of the libraries' other offerings strengthen the overall community through free legal, financial and tax classes; job search assistance; wireless Internet access 24/7, even for those sitting outside the building; meeting rooms; and children's literacy programs. Despite all this, its funding could take a huge hit in 10 years when a dedicated revenue stream ends. More on that in a minute. Breadth of programs "We've been surprised at how many people don't know we have e books and digital audiobooks that they can download," said Arnie Maurins, Washoe County Library System director. The libraries also offer CDs and DVDs with the latest music, TV shows, movies and video games. "And they're surprised at the breadth of programs," he said. "It's not just storytimes. We have musical programs, performing groups, cultural things, lectures, art exhibits in several branches. We host tax help and have classes on managing your finances." Several branches have meeting rooms with doors that go outside, and people such as citizen advisory boards and student groups can use them after library hours and lock up when they're done. One valuable resource the libraries also offer is simply a safe space. "There are fewer and fewer places where people can just go and hang out and read or write," Maurins said. "It's a neutral space, everyone's welcome, and you're not required to buy anything to stay. I think that serves an important purpose." School, job, Senior help Being a neutral space is also something John Crockett finds important. He's in charge of Internet services for the library system. "There was a similar Pew study (to the one mentioned above) that showed that in addition to valuing libraries, they trust libraries," Crockett said. "You're getting information and entertainment, but it's a lot more independent than you get anywhere else. On a Google search engine, it recognizes where you're coming from and it's going to give you search results it thinks you want along with the advertisements. The information at the library is independent." The library's I internet services provide a bedrock of support free support for area students and job seekers. "People who don't use the library often are surprised by what we offer," Crockett said. For job seekers, five branches offer resume creation software. And through the library's online portal, they can get live interview prep help and career coaching. 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