Here is an interesting story from Crosscut describing how libraries are becoming centers of shelter for people in communities faced with extreme weather conditions. Many of the libraries are not designed for this usage, and librarians are not trained to deal with the influx of people that may need respite from extreme heat, cold, or flooding. Communities are now starting to rethink the designs of their libraries and other public buildings like convention centers to allow for the possibility of emergency use when weather disasters occur.
