Yes you visit the library to bury head deep in a sci-fi novel, use free internet (sometimes for the air-con) or just for a moment of serenity, but in the 21st century, libraries can be so much more. From family story time and makerspaces to a community gathering hub, many visitors have eagerly returned to libraries as a place of inclusivity and connectivity.
Sue McKerracher, Executive Director of Libraries Tasmania and previous CEO of Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), told ArtsHub: ‘I think the thing that’s been missed hugely by communities is being in a public space with a purpose and a sense of connection to other people.’
