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1. Welcome and Personal Stories (00:00:00)
2. The Gift of Aging Reflection (00:01:42)
3. Libraries' Modern Transformation (00:04:10)
4. Tech and Wi-Fi Access Benefits (00:06:04)
5. Free Cultural Experiences and Passes (00:08:06)
6. Memory Cafes and Community Services (00:11:25)
7. Streaming Services and Saving Money (00:13:09)
8. The Library of Things: Borrowing Items (00:14:51)
9. Final Thoughts and Call to Action (00:17:30)
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2. The Gift of Aging Reflection (00:01:42)
3. Libraries' Modern Transformation (00:04:10)
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