Things my local city library provides as well as loaning books — a thread:
* access to ebook loans free of charge
* access to massive online newspaper and magazines catalogue
* home delivery of resources for housebound users
* instant online audiobook catalogue

* movie streaming — 6 movies a month free
* learn a new language online
* professional research services
* free internet and WiFi
* printing and copying services
* baby and preschool story time and groups
* in person and online book clubs
* buy in suggested books

* local and national author support and events
* workshops and classes (often free)
* migrant support
* online story time streaming for children
* digital creative spaces including 3D printing, weaving, and CAD
* community groups and games nights

* dedicated quiet zones for quiet study
* power outlets for charging devices
* lectures, clubs, meetings and youth activities
* unlimited access to http://Lynda.com  online video courses
* access to Mango languages
* music streaming via Naxos
* musical equipment hire

* Links with Kanopy, Libby, Overdrive, PressReader, RBDigital, & BorrowBox for excellent acces to online resources. All free.
* provides a safe and welcoming (and dry) space for all users without any requirement or expectation to spend money to use the space.

So if anyone in any seriousness ever asks “why do we really need libraries?” please show them this thread... and then maybe slap them in the face with a cold, wet fish in the hope it might cure their blatant idiocy.