ReThinking Libraries Blog
ReThinking Libraries would not be successful without the insights and innovations that librarians, library staff, community members, and our partners share with us on a regular basis. This is how we keep our finger on the pulse of the most important library issues out there—and even better—creative solutions for addressing them. We want to make these great ideas count so watch our ReThinking Libraries blog for inspirational stories and ideas.
Building a Library Designed for Families, Flexibility, and Community
When a growing community on the north side of New Hanover County, North Carolina, needed a library branch of its own, the challenge was about more than constructing a building. The New Hanover County Library System wanted a space that would serve a rapidly expanding population of families, respond to community needs, and make the most of a challenging site. To help bring that vision to life, ReThinking Libraries (RTL) partnered with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting to guide the planning and programming process for what would become the new Northchase Branch Library.
Seeing Possibilities: How Strategic Planning Helped New Providence Memorial Library Reimagine Its Future
For many libraries, strategic planning is about setting goals and identifying priorities. For the staff at New Providence Memorial Library in New Jersey, the process became something more: a roadmap for transforming both their space and their vision for the future.
A Little Goes a Long Way: Transforming Catawba County Library
With a clear vision in mind – "Connect, Explore, Grow" – Catawba County Library set out to revitalize its offerings and become a true destination for patrons of all ages.