Public library engagement in urban, suburban, and rural communities
What does library engagement look like in different community types?
What does library engagement look like in different community types?
As librarians around the country gather in Las Vegas for the American Library Association’s annual conference, here are findings that stand out from our research.
Compare the library engagement of your library or group with the rest of the country using our new “community quiz” tool.
The New York Public Library recently announced that it is rethinking its controversial plans to turn parts of its 42nd Street location into a public lending library. Public libraries across the country are grappling with similar issues of how central their collections of books should be as they strive to add digital services, expand learning resources, and serve as all-purpose community spaces.
Highlights from our new report exploring the spectrum of Americans’ engagement with public libraries.
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