Local Library, Big Hearts: Living in the Digital Age
In the middle of the explosive growth of e-books and audiobooks, a local library seemingly keeps growing through the digital revolution. They continue to be quite active in the Poughkeepsie community, proving that there is still an attraction to ink and paper in the age of e-books and audiobooks.
The Adriance Memorial Library located on Market Street takes great pride in providing an important community hub. They involve the neighborhood businesses, schools and groups to offer educational and cultural opportunities.
This gorgeous library provides computer access, Wi-Fi and tech-related resources to encourage research and education with the aim of fulfilling the necessities of the digital age. With consistent activities lined up, including monthly gallery exhibits, historic walking tours, and meditation classes, the library also hosts seasonal events like the upcoming haunted house. The Adriance Memorial Library has a substantial following.
“We do a lot of programs pretty much all the time, we try to reach every aspect of what people are into,” says librarian, Kira Thompson
After getting the chance to talk to an Adriance Memorial Library Librarian, Kira Thompson I was able to learn a lot about our beautiful local library.
After attending Library School, Thompson had always wanted to work at a public library. Fourteen years later Thompson continues to work at The Adriance Memorial Library growing and learning through different positions.
The Poughkeepsie Public Library District (associated with The Adriance Memorial Library) gives users access to e-books and audiobooks through online programs. Libraries have been forced evolved to remain relevant and indispensable in the communities they serve.
A lot of libraries provide digital collections of books, audiobooks, and other forms of digital media that a lot of people may not be able to access in their homes. They provide a variety of tools for users of all ages.
“We still, in this branch get quite a lot of traffic. It is true that more people are using our digital services and are not coming in physically for the book materials as quite as they used to but there are a lot of services we provide that people still need,” says Thompson.
With events lined up from September to December, including activities for all ages and computer lessons, The Adriance Memorial Library has done the work attracting a following and staying up to date with the technological world.
To learn more about The Adriance Memorial Library, visit their website http://www.poklib.org/about-the-friends
