How one county is reimagining libraries, from teaching kitchens to woodworking shops
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The first public library in the U.S. dates back to 1790 in Franklin, Massachusetts. Today, in the age of e-reading and other technological developments, the modern library faces a new set of challenges. Despite these hurdles, several libraries across the country are writing the book on innovation.
The Richland Public Library in Columbia, South Carolina, is a national leader in reimagining the library's place in the community.
The Richard library has its own teaching kitchen, where patrons can learn about culinary techniques. It also comes with a fully equipped woodworking shop, a seed library and a "library of things," with shelves filled with items like instruments, games and toys.
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