Library 2008
Alternate titles: Library 2.0, Not your father's library, Redefining the library...
Based on Project for Public Spaces' How to Make Your Library Great: 14 lessons from local libraries all over the continent, here are the unique ones that will attract creatives:
1. The contemporary library is no longer a repository for books, nor even just a community center, but also an edutainment center as well. In other words, it doesn't always have to be so quiet.
2. They act as a town square, hosting concerts, festivals, public markets and other community events.
3. They have a cafe (pictured), ideally fronting the street with outdoor seating. Even better, design a coffeehouse setting with homey couches so patrons feel comfortable staying longer.
3. They provide a small business center helping entrepreneurs start and grow their companies.
Not from the list...
4. Host classes that appeal to the internet generation and/or creatives, such as how to build a blog, edit Wikipedia, produce and post YouTube videos...
5. Allow creatives to crowdsource new spaces or programming. By default, this will foster a virtual community that will share resources. They'll tell you what a contemporary library should be, and for free.
Image source: Library cafe in Clearwater, FL by wanderingone.
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