Losing a Third Space

Eugene Weekly

Losing a Third Space

In the heart of downtown Eugene, the library’s four floors are bustling. There’s a teen lounge with weekly events, an outdoor play area for kids, vinyl listening parties and tutoring — just to name a few. Everything at the library is free and open to anyone.  Eugene Public Library Foundation Executive Director Dana Fleming likes to call the Eugene library a “third space.” She defines it as a place that isn’t home or work, but a place you can jus…