Inside Tabor’s Award-Winning Library | Dawn Miller on Community, STEM & Small Town Impact

In this episode of Mills County Routes, Carlene Hall visits the Lakin Library & Envisioning Center in Tabor, Iowa, for a conversation with longtime library director Dawn Miller about how a small-town library became a hub for innovation, education, wellness, and community connection.From STEM programs and makerspaces to senior fitness classes, seed libraries, gardening projects, and hands-on learning for all ages, Dawn shares how the library has transformed into one of southwest Iowa’s most impactful community spaces. The episode also explores the history behind the new library building, the community effort that made it possible, and the programs bringing thousands of people through its doors each year.Featured topics include:• The history of the Lakin Library & Envisioning Center• STEM education and youth programming• Community outreach and literacy initiatives• Makerspaces, 3D printing, and creative learning• Senior wellness and lifelong learning• Farmer’s market partnerships and nutrition education• How small-town libraries are evolving for the future