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The Scott Townsend Show

Scott Townsend

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The Scott Townsend Show explores meaningful ideas, interesting people, books, culture, and everyday life through thoughtful conversations, practical insights, and a healthy dose of humor.

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#263 The Transformative Power of Libraries

Season 1 · Episode 263

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 • Duration 53:20

Are libraries becoming obsolete, or are they more important than ever?

In this episode of The Scott Townsend Show, I sit down with Kiley Cortez, Director of the Bartlesville Public Library, to explore the transformative power of libraries and why their role in our communities may be more important today than ever before.

We live in an age when almost any question can be answered with a quick internet search. But just because information is easy to find doesn't mean it's accurate, trustworthy, or even useful. With algorithms constantly competing for our attention, how do we separate reliable information from everything else?

One of the things that really stood out to me during our conversation was Kiley's observation that the fundamental mission of libraries hasn't changed. Libraries have always helped people navigate information. What's changed is the world around them.

And that got me thinking: Maybe technology hasn't made libraries less necessary. Maybe it's made them more essential.

Kiley shares how today's libraries are doing much more than lending books. They're helping children develop literacy skills, supporting families, providing access to technology, offering educational opportunities, and creating spaces where young people can learn, connect, and grow.

I came away from our conversation with a greater appreciation for the people and institutions that quietly make our communities better places to live.

In this episode, we explore:

Why libraries still matter in the digital age

The challenge of finding accurate and trustworthy information

How algorithms influence the information we consume

Why libraries are about much more than books

The importance of children's literacy and educational programs

How libraries support families and strengthen communities

The evolving role of public libraries in our everyday lives

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00:00 A Little Boy Who Couldn't Return to the Library
01:05 Opening Conversation and Oklahoma State Memories04:54 Meet Kiley Cortez, Library Director05:47 Kiley's Journey from Journalism to Libraries08:38 How Adult Literacy Changes Lives11:54 What Does It Take to Become a Librarian?13:31 Libraries Are More Than Books17:25 Technology, Makerspaces and Podcasting Equipment22:09 Why Libraries Matter More Than Ever24:44 How Public Libraries Are Funded29:39 Why the Library Eliminated Overdue Fines33:00 The Human Cost of Library Fines38:54 What Are We Reading? Book Recommendations45:18 How to Connect with Your Library46:30 What's Next for the Bartlesville Public Library?48:58 What Happens to Old Library Books?52:00 Final Thoughts and ClosingAbout My GuestKiley Cortez is the Director of the Bartlesville Public Library in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. In our conversation, she shares her perspective on the importance of libraries, the challenges they face, and the many ways they continue to serve their communities.

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