Overdue

In "Overdue," Amanda Oliver draws on her six years as a librarian in Washington, DC's high-poverty neighborhoods to explore the evolving role of libraries in society. Through her experiences at the Northwest One branch, she addresses longstanding issues such as racism, class inequality, and current crises like police violence and the opioid epidemic, all prevalent in public library spaces. This thought-provoking narrative challenges common perceptions of libraries and raises critical questions about their future and societal relevance.