CA City Considering Replacing Library With Community Center With NO Books

Tomes’ time might be up at Newport Beach library

The city is considering closing its original library and replacing it with a community center that would offer all the same features — except for the books.
Instead of a reference librarian, patrons would be greeted by a kiosk equipped with video-calling software that would allow them to speak with employees elsewhere. And books — when ordered — would be dropped off at a locker for pickup.