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This is a branch library in one of the poorer parts of an already depressed town, so they are wanting to use it as more of a free community activity center, and the community it’s in will need it.

The library is not gigantic. It was formerly a funeral home. But they did an amazing job fixing it up.

Some of the features this library has or will have soon:

  • A test kitchen with restaurant-grade equipment.
  • A workshop with a tool library for lending.
  • A clean-up room featuring a washer, dryer and shower free for use.
  • A playground and splash pad for kids.
  • A huge patio deck for reading, relaxing or whatever else you might want to do.
  • Just a pleasant place to hang out.

And, of course, the expected things like a children's area, meeting rooms, a teen area, a small computer lab and a small collection of books and DVDs.

Before you start complaining about how “libraries don’t have books anymore!” The book stacks are still a 10-minute drive/bus ride away at the downtown branch. The books aren’t going anywhere. Libraries are more than just books. They are one of the few places the community can get all sorts of resources and a place to access them for free

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 weeks ago

More books would be nice, but the rest looks awesome. A great place for the community.

[–] FanciestPants 5 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

I didn't understand what imgur had become before I clicked the link and briefly thought the library had lots of copies of Twisters in 4k.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

This looks amazing! Especially love the kitchen, workshop, and clean up areas. It's great to give people a space to do things they don't necessarily have the equipment or means to on their own. Which reminds me I should see if there are any publicly available workshops in my area.

[–] auzy 5 points 4 weeks ago

Congrats mate

[–] indomara 4 points 4 weeks ago

It's beautiful! The post isn't public on imgur or I would upvote you there too!

[–] captainlezbian 4 points 4 weeks ago
[–] mysoulishome 3 points 4 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

I can't see any images or any link to an album. Using Boost for Lemmy app on Android

[–] WhiskyTangoFoxtrot 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Try using the "Share" link to open it in your web browser. Lemmy apps can have trouble with off-site image galleries (doesn't work in Eternity, for instance.)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

I'm using eternity and see a link

Edit: I see what you mean. Can't copy it.

[–] FlyingSquid 3 points 4 weeks ago

The link is in the headline as always with these things, so I don't understand.

[–] LovableSidekick 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Fantastic! If I lived in Terra Haute I would spend some time in there! Congrats on the opening and I hope the place thrives.

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