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Who says libraries are dying? They are evolving into spaces for innovation

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imageToday's libraries are offering skill-building programsKnight Foundation, CC BY-SA

With the expansion of digital media, the rise of e-books and massive budget cuts, the end of libraries has been predicted many times over.

And while it is true that library budgets have been slashed, causing cuts in operating hours and branch...

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