Libraries and Bookstores Foster Community during a Pandemic

By Hannah White
Bookstores and libraries are places often associated with solitude. And while it’s true that not much is better than curling up in a corner of your favorite book spot with no one but a cup of coffee and a good read, libraries and bookstores are also places that foster community among locals by supporting and serving artists, students, and immigrants, among other roles. And while the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the way bookstores and libraries operate, many of these places have adapted so that they can continue serving their communities and fostering togetherness...