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This article describes the public computing center project initiated by the Charles County Public Library (CCPL) in Maryland to address the nation's digital divide. It also discusses public computer and broadband Internet access as a popular service offered by public libraries, the challenges of expanding public computer and broadband access in a library system, and the assumptions and opportunities that have guided the project. The article also details how a public computer center works and outlines the benefits of the effort.

The article offers information on the Special Libraries Association (SLA) 2018 Annual Conference that was held in Baltimore, Maryland from June 9-13 featuring the participation of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. Topics discussed include services from the Library of Congress (LC), library security and the role of the public in library administration.