Episode Details

President & CEO Chad Helton lays out how Baltimore’s flagship public‑library system is reinventing itself for a 21st‑century city.

• Small‑town roots to big‑city stacks—what shaped his collaborative leadership style
• Building a “library for everyone”: equity, free access, and programs that change lives
• Community engagement that goes beyond books—tech hubs, social‑service partners, street‑level outreach
• Roadblocks (funding, perception, politics) and the wins that keep the team moving
• A blueprint other public libraries can borrow to stay vital in the digital age

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The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). 

Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
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• Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
• Edited by Daniel Alexis
• Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

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• Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
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