In an age where information is just a click away, why do we continue to build libraries? If libraries are intended to provide communities with essential services, what kind of libraries can we expect in the future (14:49)? / What to eat after a workout. On the show: Niu Honglin, Ding Heng & Steve Hatherly.
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They say the library is where shh lives.
But what if instead of shushing, libraries became the loudest champions of innovation and community.
It's time to reshelve our expectations of what a library should be.
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But now, as cities race to develop smarter, more connected infrastructures, there is a growing focus on something the library.
Sure, we live in a world of smartphones, ebooks and podcasts, but is that any reason to turn our backs on the humble library?
These institutions aren't just about books anymore.
They're about community.
About providing access to resources, fostering creativity, and offering a quiet escape from the noise.
Actually, when I was younger, my favorite place wasn't a playground or a mall.
It was the local library, our provincial library.
And it wasn't just about the books.
Well, they were amazing for sure.