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Public libraries were originally established to give ordinary citizens free access to books and information they could not otherwise —affordaffordedaffordableaffording. Over the past century their role has broadened considerably, and many now —offeroffendsufferproffer free internet access, job-search assistance and community events. Despite recurring funding cuts, libraries remain among the few public spaces where visitors are not —expectedsuspectedexpectingexpectant to spend money.