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Nice!
I like art and libraries combined. My local small town library holds small exhibitions of local artists flat work, they hang on the walls leading down the ramp to the stacks. Always enjoyable, and at the top of the ramp, they have a podium with information about the artist, a guestbook and also a place where you can leave your name/phone/email to have the artist contact you if you are interested in buying anything. It helps promote local artists and provides a nice experience for library patrons.
Overall, I think our library does a great job at staying relevant to the public. Lots of computer stations, free WiFi, plenty of books, Overdrive, the art exhibitions and plenty of nifty short workshops and programs for people to attend.
I really like the idea of museums opening up their resources to the public for research, I also hope more of them do this kind of thing.
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