re: #129 retired cynic

The easiest thing is to make sure the library has current subscriptions to a wide variety of decent publications, both domestically and English versions of foreign material, for a year, and see what happens.

I’d go this route, plus fund an internet connection, online subscriptions and at least three computers/tablets for the library. Ask Anymouse where folks linger to shoot the breeze and the bull — library? diner? town hall? Would be easier to get permissions and and might be more useful to provide a couple of newspapers and magazines for that location than to try to get subscriptions for individuals.

But talk to AM. He’ll know the town influencers and local hangouts.