This book doesn't focus exclusively on libraries but certainly gives a big shout out to the role a well funded library plays in the community by welcoming everyone. Libraries provide a place and the resources for gathering and self education. There are other types of "social infrastructure" that are mentioned and that are important but this book returns to libraries over and over. Of course it is nice to hear that libraries are important and read about some of the ways we improve communities. It is not so nice to read about all the ways libraries are threatened.
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