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7 unexpected things that libraries offer besides books

  • Written by Mila Gascó-Hernández, Research Associate Professor and Associate Research Director for the Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany, State University of New York
7 unexpected things that libraries offer besides booksLibraries are offering new and innovative things that belie their historic image as silent places to read.Author provided

Local libraries are often thought of as places to check out books or engage in some silent reading. But libraries offer so much more than just what can be found on their shelves or done in hushed tones.

And, in some instances,...

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