On October 14th, Cushing Academy will unveil its new ‘virtual library.’ The Fisher Watkins Library has been emptied of all books, and will soon be replaced by a cyber café, a faculty lounge, and several multimedia classrooms.

“The new library will be full of interactive spaces where students and teachers can learn, relax, and share ideas,” said Dr. James Tracy, headmaster of Cushing Academy.

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