“Sociologist, author, and New York University professor Eric Klinenberg believes that libraries are the greatest social infrastructure our country has. ‘I don’t know of another institution that has the capability to make such a diverse set of people feel dignified and welcome when they walk in the door,’ Klinenberg told attendees at the outset of United for Libraries Virtual, a three-day virtual conference hosted by United for Libraries July 30–August 1, 2024. American Libraries highlights some key takeaways from the conference.”