The Idea Store

Related to my post yesterday on libraries and public spaces, a comment was left with a link to the Idea Store. What is it?

“Through the new Idea Stores, Tower Hamlets Council will be investing millions of pounds to create a network of adult education, library and information services, in 7 state-of-the-art buildings, all in local shopping centres.”

“These buildings are more than just a library or a place of learning. As well as the traditional library service, much valued by residents, they offer a wide range of adult education classes, along with career support, training, a creche, meeting areas, cafes and arts and leisure pursuits.”

Yowza! What an incredible and innovative idea. If you have “libraries as public spaces” stories to share, I;d live to hear them.