The role of the public library continues to change, and residents in Chattooga County and Trion have access to services that go well beyond checking out a book. Both the Chattooga County Library on Farrar Drive in Summerville and the Trion Public Library are part of the Sara Hightower Regional Library System, which serves Chattooga, Floyd and Polk counties. At the Chattooga County Library, technology has become an increasingly important part of what the library provides. In addition to its traditional collection of books and other materials, the Summerville branch offers public-access computers, Chromebooks and computers available for checkout, along with mobile Wi-Fi hotspots that can help residents who do not have reliable internet access at home. Those services can be particularly valuable in a rural county where internet access is increasingly necessary for everything from completing school assignments to applying for jobs and accessing government services. The Chattooga County Library also includes a Makerspace, providing opportunities for patrons to learn, create and work with technology rather than simply consume information. Another feature is the library’s S.M.A.R.T. Room, with the acronym standing for Science, Math, Art, Reading and Technology. The specialized space reflects the growing emphasis libraries are placing on hands-on educational opportunities, particularly for children and young people. For residents interested in the past rather than the latest…
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