“Libraries at the Heart of Our Communities.” No. 586.

Libraries at the Heart of Our Communities

There's been a dramatic change in the mission of libraries across the country. No longer just static repositories of books and reference materials, libraries are increasingly serving as the hub of their communities, providing a broad range of services and activities. They are also becoming important "economic engines" of downtowns and neighborhood districts.


See: Senville, Wayne. “Libraries at the Heart of Our Communities.” Planning Commissioners Journal 75 (summer 2009): 12-18.