Our circumstances mirror many other small communities: We have a number of economically disadvantaged patrons who depend on us for services they cannot afford. We have a relatively constrained economy. We also serve the needs of older stakeholders; the number of young families, small children, and young adults in the district is disproportionately low compared to metropolitan areas. All of these factors suggest that, barring another significant economic downturn, our role will evolve gradually but generally remain defined by existing parameters. In short, we can expect the place of small, rural libraries to remain much as it is today. We should plan accordingly.