Rethinking libraries Gene Marrano May 11, 2017 1 minute read You use to go to the library for a book, then local branches started carrying videos, now it’s not unusal to take in a concert or exercise class at your local library. WLNI’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on why libraries focus on more than books. Share: Post navigation Previous: Taubman ticketed exhibition has good numbersNext: Flood watch: heavy rains expected on top of saturated soil Related Stories Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026