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The quiet power of public libraries

Libraries combine knowledge, shelter, technology and civic space without reducing visitors to customers.

More than shelves

A modern public library may provide internet, classes, local archives, children’s programmes and help with public services. Its value lies partly in bringing these resources together in one trusted place. Librarians also help people navigate an information environment that has become more abundant and confusing.

A place without a purchase

Unlike most indoor spaces, a library usually allows people to stay without continuous spending. That makes it especially important for students, job seekers, older residents and people living in crowded homes. The library’s quiet power comes from treating access to knowledge and space as a public good.

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UNESCO — Public Library Manifesto

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