At hidden hubs for the Seattle Public Library and King County Library systems, thousands of books a day begin their journeys across the region.

Called athenaeums, a Greek word meaning "temple of Athena," the concept predates the traditional public library.

Welcome to Shelbyville, Kentucky – the antidote to modern life’s perpetual state of hurry. Tucked between rolling bluegrass hills and picture-perfect horse farms, Shelbyville offers a masterclass in ...