Public Libraries Aren’t Going Extinct — They’re Evolving

These venerable institutions are far more than a musty collection of books — they’re now everything from recording studios to nightlife hotspots

Liz B.
GEN
Published in
5 min readAug 20, 2019

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An exterior shot of the Seattle public library building.
The Seattle Public Library. Photo: N i c o l a via flickr/CC BY 2.0

SSome may be tempted to think the humble public library is going extinct. I beg to differ. Throughout history, this incredible…

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Liz B.
GEN
Writer for

Examining life and all its wonders. Self-reliance, sustainability, resiliency, and questioning societal norms are my things.