The library is the most important place in Airdrie.
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The Library Board and staff at Airdrie Public Library (APL) would, of course, agree with this statement, but is it a fair one?
In a digital world where the endless flow of information and entertainment is instantaneously available through a hand-held device, why would a boring old building filled with books still be important?
One of the driving mandates of public libraries is to build community face-to-face.
We do this by inspiring patrons to learn about art, literature, and music, and by encouraging healthy dialogue between people.
This alone is why libraries are still important, but does that make them the most important place?
More than just books and computers, libraries are community hubs where people interact, explore the world’s…
