For centuries, libraries have played a vital role in convening people and connecting them to information — mostly through books. There have been a lot of doom-and-gloom predictions for the institutions since the dawn of the digital age. After all, what role does book sharing play in a world where information is everywhere?

But for those willing to think outside the box, the future of libraries looks bright.

GUESTS

Todd Bol, Creator and Executive Director, Little Free Library

Amy Garmer, Director of the Aspen Institute Dialogue on Public Libraries

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