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Library
Libraries are essential for internet access, even as national broadband projects ramp up
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Aug 23, 2024
The federal government wants to bring fiber connections to every home. In the meantime, some areas will still rely on the library.
Librarians aim for better e-book accessibility
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Aleezeh Hasan
Jun 20, 2024
While e-book rentals may be free for library patrons, public libraries are still on the hook for expensive digital licensing fees.
It checks out — libraries are an "investment that's well worth it"
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
, Erika Soderstrom
and Daniel Shin
Jul 20, 2021
Marketplace senior economics contributor Chris Farrell discusses how these social institutions continue to give back to communities.
In Denmark, long opening hours for unstaffed libraries
Apr 3, 2019
Almost half of Denmark's libraries are open 24 hours a day.
Instead of buying toys your kids will soon outgrow — how about borrowing them?
by
Ryan Kailath
Dec 27, 2018
"Toyeries" are making a comeback.
The economics of presidential libraries
by
Renata Sago
Feb 19, 2018
Thirteen presidents have libraries built in their names.
LA County libraries go fine-free for their younger readers
by
Reema Khrais
Jan 8, 2018
Officials say when young readers rack up fines, the likelihood they'll use their card again, or return to the library, diminishes.
For public good, not for profit.
Things millennials love about the library
Aug 25, 2017
Millennials are making libraries cool again. A Pew Research Center study found that 53 percent of millennials in the U.S. had used their public library at least once in the year prior to the survey.
Public libraries are now lending out ukuleles, neckties, and even telescopes
Aug 23, 2017
Libraries have started to lend out not just books and movies, but musical instruments and other paraphernalia for hobbies.
My Economy: Using grants to preserve moving image history
Apr 10, 2017
It’s Hannah Palin’s job to keep old films from decaying on the shelf.