Exploring the Future of Libraries with Current Affairs Specialist Shane Gronholz

Transcribed by Alina Warner

Shane Gronholz is the Current Affairs Specialist at the Spokane Public Library. He has the freedom to create and develop events and programs related to current affairs. The new Downtown Library has many features available for free, including a musical recording studio, video recording space, podcast studio, and Library of Things. In the future, Shane believes libraries could be a place for learning through virtual reality. He is focused on addressing homelessness and plans to hold a panel discussion on personal definitions of “freedom.” The library also provides social services through their social services manager, Bethiah Streeter. Shane views his position as a public servant and values feedback from the community. Contact him at [email protected] or on Twitter @libraryshane.

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Shane Gronholz is the Current Affairs Specialist at the Spokane Public Library
The new Downtown Library offers free access to a musical recording studio, video recording space, podcast studio, and Library of Things
Virtual reality could be a future learning tool at libraries
A panel discussion on personal definitions of “freedom” will be held in the future
The library offers social services through their social services manager, Bethiah Streeter.