Does your library have it all? I have the wonderful ability to access many public libraries in a radius of 20 minutes or less, and believe me, some of them have “it” and many of them just. do. not. I’d like to build a hybrid library that combines the good I find in the separate buildings to make one big good positive library experience. How does your ideal public library look? Mine would have the following.
Physical space
- comfortable seating
- quiet
- spaces designed for age groups to gather
- see-through or 4′ high or less shelving for (child) safety
- free parking
Service
- automatic reminders about due dates
- auto-renew
- free wi-fi
- free inter-library loans
- all media can be checked for the same length of time