Reimagining the Public Library to Reconnect the Community | Shamichael Hallman | TEDxMemphis

[gavin-morris]

There's something about a visit to the library that feels so wholesome.

[vivashus]

My public library offers Salsa classes on Monday nights and it's the best.

[iMAOusuc]

It's criminal that this only has 13k views. This is a fantastic video and I think everyone should see it.

[CarlBledsoeJr]

Representing Memphis 💙😎🤙🏿🤙🏿 We love see it!

[archiefast]

More and more community incentives are popping up and making headway. As the title says - reimagining the public library to keep and reconnect one's community. I am very grateful that we are again seeing the importance that comes from having community and support.

[sebastianroseter]

Public libraries were 100% my safe space as a kid! Both my mum and granny loved the library it was like our destination spot pretty much daily!

[vickeybrown]

Thank you for this! I am privileged to be on the Vancouver Island Library Board (BC, Canada) and I LOVE this movement of Libraries as inclusive community spaces. Thanks for the inspiration.

[carmaineternes]

I am anxious to tour your vibrant spaces and witness the tremendous community connections of all ages and mobilities!

[almaami]

I loved this! I am an architect and we are currently designing a small children's library in Johannesburg. It's been so inspiring working on it and I share your sentiments on what libraries can do. They are not too prescriptive and allow for chance and imagination. It's really exciting! I hope to visit your library once complete, I am sure it has too, been delayed by the Covid lockdowns. Wishing you all the best Shamichael, it's great to see you lead!!

[alicjakmusia]

I used to live in a really old school neighbourhood that had an awesome mix of cultures, and I loved going to the shops and seeing heaps of old people just hanging out together! Definitely something that should be encouraged more.

[cdiraffaele]

Wow, the passion for my job has been reignited. Thank you.

[lazerkittythetrue]

Public libraries and community gardens, that brings us together <3

[laisalencartedu]

It is amazing to see clearly the library model placed in Rio de Janeiro with Hallman's description. Here, they are known as Biblioteca Parque. The concept is just as the description about that dreamed place. A place for interaction, respect, culture, creativity, and so on...

[galasenser]

What he says about the power of public spaces and the opportunities it creates is so lovely, wholesome and TRUE!

[marekdluzniak]

Wow, this could, should be done across the country!

[Therealspence]

Yes! I have noticed a draw back to the public library over the last couple of years and it truly is such a wholesome and inclusive hub.

[gabriellehalette]

Libraries were not cool when I was a kid. Now they are places where so much is happening. I love the shift in what a library is and what it means to a community is being reframed.

[TheHighkeyLowkey]

I'm so inspired and excited for Memphis. The vision that he gave is beautiful. I can tell that his passion on this subject runs so deep. This made me so happy.

[henrythomas]

This is brilliant. Where I am from, it is the pubs seen has local community centers - but with the younger generations drinking less we need hubs for community connection, where ideas, support and wisdom are shared <3

[oleg_kagan]

This is a beautiful expression of what libraries are about in a short 15 minutes! I love it!