Registrations at the library at Jefferson School convince one that the first step towards creating a permanent public libarry for Charlottesville Negroes is bring seriously considered by those interested in the success of the movement. The files show well over one hundred names since the library was opened to the public on June 2nd, and this fact is especially noteworthy when it is known that children under fourteen are unable to borrow books, which means that the majority of the names are those of adult readers, a rarity in any library. Those of the City Council, responsible for the new project are pleased with the "first step" towards making the library permanent, very well, but there are still other steps, equally as important, to be taken.

Registration shows a desire for such a place and those in charge know the type of library desired, however, there is another spet that is perhaps improtant. No public library, whether it is patronized by the Negro, the white, or a mixed public is complete without Negro literature. The Negro race comprises one-twelfth of the total population of the United States. The Negro race has made noteworthy contributions to civilization and these contributions and a general background of the racemust be studied and remembered if proper interracial understanding is to exist. Those contributions and the background,two vitally essential paths to better interracial understanding, are to be found in Negro history, Negro biographies, Negro poetry and fiction written by Negroes. Consequently local Negroes would do well to take "step number two", by sponsoring a drive for the establishment of a "Shelf of Negro Literature" at the new library. Private donations, church collections and social and secret organizations' assistance would soon net the necessary sum for a "Shelf of Negro Literature" and Negro or white readers would have a place at which they mahy ascertain facts concerning the Negro's three hundred years in America, his contributions to the world and his present day problems as well as achievements. Such a movement among local members of our race would materially assist in establishing a permanent and well-equipped library for Charlottesville Negroes.