b'CONCESSIONSCVG65Such collections can be housed in a variety of spaces. It can be a small retail space, a nook in an underutilized public area, orThe library provides booksand aeven a few shelves in a high-traffic area, he says.secluded place to enjoy them.Reading RespiteHimes applauds airports that make the effort to add a library. CVG could have filled that storefront with a generic shop or simply shuttered the space, but they wanted more for their passengers and their employees, she reflects. Creativity and inspiration can make even an empty space a work of art!Schroeder describes the effort as a valuable service with very little cost, but big impact. This project clearly demonstrates the importance of partnerships to improve services and experiences in our community, he says. We couldnt be happier working with the staff at CVG to provide area residents, and those passing PHOTO: CVGthrough the airport, with a no-cost opportunity to relax, entertain themselves and pick up a good book for their journey. The concept is adaptable and resonates with passengers To that end, the airport has received letters of thanks frombecause it feels authentic, genuine and community-driven, library users who found the facility or particular books in it to beconcludes Ruiz. Airports are often busy and stressful; but in the a welcoming surprise. That and other feedback points to how alibrary, passengers can escape the hustle and bustle, and turn library can complement nearby airport concessions.waiting time into an opportunity for enrichment and connection to the community. AirportImprovement.comMarch | April 2026'