"There has been very rapid growth, especially on the western edge, and with it, a great deal of new technology in the last 10 to 15 years," said John Thomson, director of the Indianhead system. Although some have predicted the demise of public libraries due to the Internet and popularity of mega-bookstores, video games and other attractions, people still want modern, local libraries to provide books, computers and much more, Thomson said. Read the full article.