Libraries as Social Hubs by L Stinson

 Even with the new digital age the Libraries have changed their importance in many communities in the last 10 – 15 years. Many cities and communities have built new libraries to become a hub of activity in those communities by building them down town and near other community buildings. As the economy has changed the libraries became a place to search for a job, learn to prepare a resume, research your genealogy, attend a meeting, learn to use a computer as well as finding a good book to read. The public library is a place for anyone to visit no matter what their economic status, race, religion, education or age. In the article Public Libraries: The Hub of our Communities it is discussed that as the library is owned but it’s citizens and all are welcome to meet and learn. An immigrant can come to the library to learn English and learn how to become a citizen. A teenager can sit a listen to music in their own special area or room. Preschoolers come I to the library for story time with singing and dancing, and craft activities. Seniors can come to the library to learn how to use a computer and the internet. Even the homeless are welcomed to the library to have a safe comfortable place from the weather, to search the internet, and to just use the restroom. The public library is free for all who enters.

References

Senville, W. (2009). Public libraries: The hub of our communities. Aplis, 22(3), 97-103.