The administration has rebranded the library at Burlingame High School as a communal space for students to interact and complete school work, with minimal focus on reading books.
A recent survey revealed that nearly 50% of American adults read zero books in 2023, indicating a significant decline in reading habits. The shift in libraries to cater to other activities mirrors this trend.
Junior Dora Yang expressed the lack of free time among high schoolers for reading outside of assigned tasks. This reflects a generational shift away from reading for leisure.
Burlingame High School librarian Rebecca Velasco noted a significant decrease in book checkouts, with only around 10 students borrowing books since January 2024, further emphasizing the diminishing interest in traditional reading.
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