What if the most important economic infrastructure in a small town is already built and sitting right in front of us? In this episode of INsights & Straight Talk, Rodd Duff, Producer Barbie, and local leaders explore how the modern library is evolving into a digital economic engine, a workforce training hub, and a catalyst for community renewal.

This conversation breaks down how remote work, digital skills, and local access points are reshaping opportunity for the Great Middle Class—and why awareness, not resources, may be the biggest barrier to transformation.