Libraries are so much more than just books. I see libraries in the future dedicating themselves more to offering space for users to use. Be it a maker space, meeting rooms, more seating, or other ways of utilizing space. I have seen library users take what they read or find at the library and want to put it into action, but they need space to do so. A library is a free place anyone can come into and we believe our meeting spaces should be free as well. We offer 2 meeting rooms that are free for anyone (or any group) to use.

I also see many libraries placing less emphasis on print materials. This by no means is going to lead to no more books being around. It will likely manifest in fewer reference texts on shelves or more weeding of books and removing titles that do not circulate regularly. It is difficult to justify spending large amounts of money on print materials, which have less and less checkouts each year. Money will always be spent on books, but maybe less on books and more on modifying space in libraries so that people can use it for different purposes.

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