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 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026 Pediatric ABA Program for young children with autism arrives in Roanoke later this year Gene Marrano April 30, 2026 VA Drivers Raise $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Emma Thomas April 30, 2026