Saturday, January 31, 2009

Libraries emerge as new town squares

In a report on 10 Trends Shaping the Future of Our Communities, the Project for Public Spaces identifies libraries as places that foster a sense of community and offer a unique gathering place.

"Librarians represent a newly emerging force for placemaking. They already provide a resource center for their communities, but many of them are now pushing to turn their libraries into civic centers that foster a sense of community and offer a unique gathering place. Many librarians now envision their facilities as both virtual and literal town squares for their neighborhoods and downtowns. "
http://www.pps.org/info/newsletter/Ten_Trends_Shaping_the_Future_of_Our_Communities/trends4_7#

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