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Public libraries have quietly reinvented themselves over the past two decades. No longer merely —repositoriescriticsmanufacturers of books, many now offer free internet access, maker spaces, and community classes. This shift reflects a broader understanding that a library's value lies less in the objects it holds and more in the opportunities it —extendsdeniessells to people who might otherwise be left behind by the digital economy.