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Libraries will adapt and change with the times. I don't think they will disappear. Many people love them and believe in their purpose too much for them to disappear entirely, unless civilization goes completely under. Libraries have been about more books for a long time. They have audio books, video, and very importantly public and free internet access. There will always be people who have no ability to buy a computer for themselves or maintain an internet access service. For this element of society, libraries are their only connection to a larger society. The same applies for ebooks. Some people will never be able to own a digital media device because of the inherent cost (whether it's high or low), and I think practical DRM use by libraries is totally appropriate. Even people who have economic means to have computers, internet access, and buy their own media still enjoy borrowing from libraries because they provide an excellent place to find new media and experiment with new choices without having to make a purchase.
I love libraries, and my local library is always busy. Always. Changes in media technology are not going to erase libraries as long as they can obtain funding. Lack of funding is the only threat to libraries.
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