Smart Space Transformation Stories
These Smart Space Transformation Stories are about the libraries who participated in WebJunction's Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces program, which led 15 small and rural public libraries from across the country to reimagine and reconfigure their libraries into smart spaces. Each library created space and programming aligned with the unique nature and needs of their community. These stories capture the trajectory of each transformation in pictures and words, showing the process before, during and after implementation of the Smart Spaces process.
Glenns Ferry Public Library
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Glenns Ferry, Idaho
Service population: 1,241
Jennifer Trail, Library Director
Wilton Public & Gregg Free Library
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Wilton, New Hampshire
Service population: 3,700
Pat Fickett, Library Director
Cornwall Public Library
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Cornwall, New York
Service population: 12,646
Mary Lou Carolan, Library Director
Hot Springs Library
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Hot Springs, North Carolina
Service population: 560
Melanie Morgan, Library Director
Ronan Library District
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Ronan, Montana
Service population: 8,645
Michelle Fenger, Library Director
James Kennedy Public Library
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Dyersville, Iowa
Service population: 4,196
Shirley Vonderhaar, Library Director
Madison Public Library
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Madison, South Dakota
Service population: 12,622
Lisa Martin, Children’s Librarian
Norelius Community Library
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Denison, Iowa
Service population: 8,308
Monica Walley, Library Director
Punxsutawney Memorial Library
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Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Service population: 15,760
Jessica Church, Library Director
Ignacio Community Library
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Ignacio, Colorado
Service population: 5,200
Marcia Vining, Library Director
Town Creek Public Library
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Town Creek, Alabama
Service population: 1,100
Sharon Green, Library Director
Tucker Free Public Library
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Henniker, New Hampshire
Service population: 4,900
Lynn Piotrowicz, Library Director
Caledonia Public Library
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Caledonia, Minnesota
Service population: 2,786
Ashley Dress, Library Director
Greenwich Free Library
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Greenwich, New York
Service population: 4,942
Annie Miller, Library Director
Honey Grove Library and Learning Center
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Honey Grove, Texas
Service population: 1,668
Pattie Mayfield, Library Director
The program was made possible by support from OCLC and a National Leadership Grant (project number LG-80-16-0039-16) from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Implementation partners include the Association for Rural and Small Libraries and the Project for Public Spaces.
Smart Spaces Transformations
Jump to the Smart Spaces Transformation Stories for each of the fifteen small U.S. public libraries selected to participate in the Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces project.