When some think of libraries, what comes to mind are books and databases, as well as the experts that help people navigate such information resources. Libraries still embody these characteristics, but also others that many have adopted over the years to enable them to continue assisting with the acquisition of knowledge in this technological age. Learning practices have evolved in this era, and libraries have had to, too, for “in the networked society, learning is everywhere” (Nygren, 2014, p. 4). With the abundance of opportunities to learn, libraries, as learning institutions, have expanded their offerings.

The main purpose of the library has been and continues to be to promote meaningful learning. Libraries have implemented a variety of initiatives, like the Cleveland Public Library, which created an ArtLab where children are encouraged to unleash their creativity with the materials made available to them in a designated area (Bookey, 2017). There is also the Richland County Library, which has a LIT Room, a room that comes alive during story time with its visual, audio, and sound effects (Bookey, 2017). These programs are enjoyable learning experiences that will likely make community members return for more.