Community Corner

How Important are Local Community Centers to Your Family?

Do the librarians know you by name? Have a favorite locker at the Y? Or has it been years since you've stepped foot in one of Ellicott City's community centers?

With a calendar overflowing with work, school, and church activities, it can be hard to find time to spend with friends.

Enter the community center.

Do you find that you see neighbors and the parents of your children's friends ONLY when you visit your local libraries, community, and recreation centers? Do you schedule play dates after library storytimes? Or enroll your children in the same dance class so that you can hang out with your friend while the kids are in class?

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Some people don't take advantage of community and recreation centers at all, some folks find themselves at the library several times a week. How important are these places to you and your family?


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