Hello and lately I have been frequenting my local libraries more. Always loved reading and learning more. Read a book on Adele, and some good nature books; especially the FOXFIRE series of books.
Anyone frequent the local library?
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I used to Frequent the Library on Fort Hood,
Though I read a lot of historical fiction and non fiction as well as a lot of Science fiction.
I normally find books for pennies at goodwill/hastings/thrift stores, if its newer I have a Kindle I got for 39$ on clearance, a basic paperwhite one with ads. Nifty thing, a lot of freebies with prime membership..
Though I read a lot of historical fiction and non fiction as well as a lot of Science fiction.
I normally find books for pennies at goodwill/hastings/thrift stores, if its newer I have a Kindle I got for 39$ on clearance, a basic paperwhite one with ads. Nifty thing, a lot of freebies with prime membership..
I do and have forever.
When I moved, the local library staff was torn between wanting to kiss me and strangle me. They sell donated books to raise money...and when I moved, I cleaned out the 100+ linear feet of bookshelves I had, donating more than 15 years of accumulated books. The tally was seven copy-paper boxes and one windshield-washer fluid box, all stuffed with books. I moved in early March...and was told they didn't finished going through everything until the end of April.
When I moved, the local library staff was torn between wanting to kiss me and strangle me. They sell donated books to raise money...and when I moved, I cleaned out the 100+ linear feet of bookshelves I had, donating more than 15 years of accumulated books. The tally was seven copy-paper boxes and one windshield-washer fluid box, all stuffed with books. I moved in early March...and was told they didn't finished going through everything until the end of April.
We go on average once per week. We use it more now that we have a kid because they have some good programs for children.
Originally Posted By: totegoat
We have a nice new two story library. Vagrants have basically taken over. It is a shame. Too many enablers in town.
Enjoy your library while you can.
Yep. Libraries are becoming dinosaurs. Kindles rule.
We have a nice new two story library. Vagrants have basically taken over. It is a shame. Too many enablers in town.
Enjoy your library while you can.
Yep. Libraries are becoming dinosaurs. Kindles rule.
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Originally Posted By: Jarlaxle
I do and have forever.
When I moved, the local library staff was torn between wanting to kiss me and strangle me. They sell donated books to raise money...and when I moved, I cleaned out the 100+ linear feet of bookshelves I had, donating more than 15 years of accumulated books. The tally was seven copy-paper boxes and one windshield-washer fluid box, all stuffed with books. I moved in early March...and was told they didn't finished going through everything until the end of April.
Wife buys and gives lots of books. Great program.
I do and have forever.
When I moved, the local library staff was torn between wanting to kiss me and strangle me. They sell donated books to raise money...and when I moved, I cleaned out the 100+ linear feet of bookshelves I had, donating more than 15 years of accumulated books. The tally was seven copy-paper boxes and one windshield-washer fluid box, all stuffed with books. I moved in early March...and was told they didn't finished going through everything until the end of April.
Wife buys and gives lots of books. Great program.
I do. I don't go as often as I'd like nor read as much as I'd prefer. But I try to take the kids a couple times a month. I have yet to warm up to reading on an iDevice, and actually starting to wonder if it'd be better for my eyes to read on regular paper. Plus, a "bright" device in the evening is somewhat counterproductive to "turning" off in the evening.
Downside to small local libraries is one can quickly go through their stock.
Edit: we do try to donate books we read but won't read again. But we also don't buy many books new so I suspect a good number get tossed.
Downside to small local libraries is one can quickly go through their stock.
Edit: we do try to donate books we read but won't read again. But we also don't buy many books new so I suspect a good number get tossed.
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Libraries have been a big mainstay for our family. We even helped organize a protest to keep all our local library branches open.
I think they're an essential part of any community. Especially when it comes to teaching young children and entertaining us older folk.
I think they're an essential part of any community. Especially when it comes to teaching young children and entertaining us older folk.
My wife is a kindergarten teacher and she visits it every week for fresh books to rotate in her class room , my self once a month we do donate books all the time and shop the sale that they have twice a year
haven't had a vagrancy problem at our local library yet
haven't had a vagrancy problem at our local library yet
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Originally Posted By: totegoat
We have a nice new two story library. Vagrants have basically taken over. It is a shame. Too many enablers in town.
Enjoy your library while you can.
Yep. Libraries are becoming dinosaurs. Kindles rule.
Our libraries are very heavily used - I mainly use the King County LIbrary System around Seattle. The buildings are modern, pleasant, easy to use. Many activities, digital content, movies, etc.
The children's selections are worth a ton to parents. DVDs, too, to avoid fees to get kids movies and family movies.
I borrow mainly kindle and Overdrive books for myself. LIbraries have adapted to the digital age and provide a huge service.
The library near my parents' home has (virtually) free 3D printers for making small parts, gadgets, etc. I took the training on them this winter for that.
Originally Posted By: totegoat
We have a nice new two story library. Vagrants have basically taken over. It is a shame. Too many enablers in town.
Enjoy your library while you can.
Yep. Libraries are becoming dinosaurs. Kindles rule.
Our libraries are very heavily used - I mainly use the King County LIbrary System around Seattle. The buildings are modern, pleasant, easy to use. Many activities, digital content, movies, etc.
The children's selections are worth a ton to parents. DVDs, too, to avoid fees to get kids movies and family movies.
I borrow mainly kindle and Overdrive books for myself. LIbraries have adapted to the digital age and provide a huge service.
The library near my parents' home has (virtually) free 3D printers for making small parts, gadgets, etc. I took the training on them this winter for that.
Our public library is right down the street, so I go there a lot. In New York State almost any town with a population of a few hundred has a public library that is heavily used. That is something that shocked me when I lived in the south--the relative dearth of public libraries, and the ones that I did find were generally not very good.
Our Public Library budget is north of $5 million for a city of 30k. Well worth it, IMHO.
I am presently reading "The Audacity of Hops" by Tom Acitelli all about craft beer revolution
. Very interesting
Since libraries are a place to learn, I suggest you converse with your local homeless and learn of their plight. It's educational if nothing else.
I have a long commute to work and will listen to audio books for about a month or two before taking a break. It's about time for me to restart. In honor of Black History Month, I listened to The Known World and The Invisible Man and started on Uncle Tom's Cabin. I tend to stick to classic literature instead of modern best sellers.
I have a long commute to work and will listen to audio books for about a month or two before taking a break. It's about time for me to restart. In honor of Black History Month, I listened to The Known World and The Invisible Man and started on Uncle Tom's Cabin. I tend to stick to classic literature instead of modern best sellers.
I go but refuse to go to the branch closest to me. It is usually filled with homeless people at all hours.
I have found the library to be a rather excellent resource, I am very happy they are still around.
Do I FREQUENT it? Depends on the ebb and flow of my life.
Do I FREQUENT it? Depends on the ebb and flow of my life.
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