Society's view of the library has changed with each passing generation. What was once a quiet building full of books intended for the studious researcher is now becoming a place that combines print and technology, to encourage both the interactive and visual learners. Today's kids have access to both hardbound books as well as online resources, accessible from e-readers, phones, tablets and computers. Rather than have students learn as a solitary unit, more and more schools, and by default, their libraries, are encouraging the use of collaborative learning for their students. This shift to a more student-centric learning approach, fully embraced in the ideals of 21st century learning, has shaped the way kids are learning and using a library now, and will continue to do so into the future. Whether one looks at a library of the 1950s, 2000s or thinks about the future, the bottom line is the same: a library allows people to obtain information while creating a space for social interaction.