Answer: The crowd of visitors was there to attend story sing-a-long time for babies at one of the malls latest additions: a city library branch.Even at more traditional branches, libraries have added new conveniences such as cafes and downloadable books. Far, the changes seem to be working. While there was an increase in library use as the economy faltered, libraries have reported consistent growth in visitors over the last decade. Data from the Institute of Museum and Library Services shows an almost 20 percent increase in library visits from 1999 to 2008. For example, Ohios Cuyahoga County Public Library opened a small branch in a strip mall in late 2009.
