Outside of the information angle that many already responded, libraries are also do other things than just store information. For many, libraries are the primary way that they can get on the internet, use a computer, print resumes, become digitally literate, etc... Forward thinking libraries have embraced their role in the community as a place for emerging authors to engage and/or places to capture the information that only exists locally.

My vision for libraries even goes farther, and that in addition to the above they should be default meeting places. Instead of meeting at a coffee shop, people should be meeting at libraries and it should be embraced. Libraries should have sections where discussions can happen, and the local community comes together.