A Public Library Brings Opportunity to the Blind
The Heiskell Library in NYC provides both unique and also ordinary library services to its clientele.
Local Institutions
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The Reinvention of a Downtown: Danville’s Story Part 2
A snapshot of the efforts paying off in reviving Danville's downtown.
A Community Within A Community
Restoring Spirit and Pride in Danville
When Libraries Are ‘Second Responders’
Everyone knows about first responders. I've come to think of libraries as playing a crucial role as "second responders."
What David Halberstam Learned in Mississippi
A Journalistic Icon's First Lessons
The Treasures of Birmingham
For almost a century, the local library has guarded its city's history.
Beyond Books: Libraries Reach Out to the Public
Libraries Reach Out to the Public
A Waterfront Library
In Erie, Pennsylvania, a public institution is building on its nautical past to open a world of opportunity for local residents.
A Carnegie Legacy in Dodge City
Synergy of arts and civic life in a Kansas town
How Libraries Are Becoming Modern Makerspaces
They've long served as communal gathering spots, but these civic institutions are becoming gateways to technological tinkering.
A Public Library Tells the Civic Story of a Town
Greenville's public library puts its past and present on full display: mills, racial history, internationalism, public-private collaborations, and culture.
Pitching in to Save a Library
In San Bernardino, one way to help save the city is to save its library.
America’s Libraries: Old Institutions Becoming Very New Again
Most people associate libraries with fustiness, quiet, and a previous era in technology. But across the country, they're embracing new technology to fill important new civic roles.
A Library Writes Its Own Story
A California library becomes a living legend.
Gone Swimmin’
How public swimming pools show you the heart of a town
A Library of Good Ideas
Formula for success in Central Oregon: know the users, spot the opportunities, act with vigor.