Future of libraries talk

The director of the Lawrence Public Library discusses how libraries have evolved from physical containers of information to digital hubs that provide resources and services to enrich communities. He provides a brief history of libraries and how the Lawrence library will be upgrading its 40-year-old building with more space for children and meetings, state-of-the-art technology, and new services like content creation stations and makerspaces to support community creativity based on citizen input. The director believes libraries should adapt to best serve local needs and find better ways than books alone to provide information, inspiration and recreation if newer methods fulfill the mission of enriching lives.