Are School Libraries Disappearing? My Surprising Discovery

Confession time: I walked into my old high school, expecting the familiar scent of books and the quiet hum of pages turning. Instead, I found a flashy Media Center—think coffee shop meets tech hub. Gone were the shelves of history and adventure; in their place, students lounged with laptops, printing, chatting, and barely glancing at a book. As a history teacher, I can’t help but wonder—how will my students master research or savor the thrill of a good book? Am I just old-fashioned, or is something vital slipping away? Maybe you’ve seen this too. Is this the future, or a misstep? Let’s swap stories and solutions—maybe I’m missing the bigger picture. Drop your thoughts below! 📚🤔 #Education #SchoolLibraries #DigitalLearning