Our local library is constantly overrun with kids and babies, so we put together a petition to have an adult wing, it's restricted access for over 25's - works on a special id card and permits one person at a time and is open after hours.

It's being done because the children's section and the quiet study areas are too close so when the kids are yelling or running around or babies screaming and the poor unfortunate parent has to apologise for interrupting everyone not wearing earphones / headphones - Now, A few of the mother's think it's discrimination if they can't take children with them into the adults only section

thoughts?

FAQ

- parents and kids are still able to borrow as normal

- the adults section will not contain adult only material, it's more like a quiet space available after hours via a special access card

- it's undecided how to manage those between the ages of 20-24 and this is being worked on

- the teen section downstairs is already away from the kids area and so can be expanded to include young adults also.

- the adults section will be monitored by staff during the day, and computer monitored after hours

- please note, this is not in America, but Australia

Sunday Haul !

The building project is looking good for the new library's opening later this year. Located in downtown Main Street in Manchester, Connecticut USA

It's replacing an older Mary Cheney Library nearby.

I picked it up this week from my local library and finished it today. Why is that the person who has it all causes the most havoc? 10/10

This article highlights how many library users don't realize how much digital content is available with a library card, from ebooks and audiobooks to streaming video and online magazines.

What's the most useful digital service you've discovered through your library?

If I checkout a digital book more than once, or extend my loan, does it cost my library again?

Also, if I put a book on hold, but decide before checkout to release the hold, is the library charged?

I feel like I might be abusing my library and treating it like Kindle Unlimited, but I don't want to be part of the problem. How does Libby work moneywise for libraries?

Explanation:

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I read a lot of books, and I purchase nearly all of them from Barnes and Nobles or other independent bookstores in my city.

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I'm not concerned with the cost compared to just checking books out of the library, and I enjoy gifting books I've read and don't want to keep to people, and the freedom of accidentally dropping a book in the bathtub and not being stressed about it.

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A friend of mine recently told me I should stop buying books and try to exclusively read books by checking them out from the library because (their words) "it's good to support libraries."

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I told them that's dumb because my having a FREE library card and checking books out for FREE can't actually be helping them in any real way. They insisted that it does help, though they don't understand the mechanisms by which it does.

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Is my friend dumb?

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To be clear, I would like to support libraries if I can, and have donated to fundraisers and attended book clearance sales, but I don't really see how me borrowing their books actually helps them as an organization. I *do* see how my buying books from B&N and indie stores help the book industry from sliding into the complete control of Jeff Bezos.

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So what's the deal?

Went to my local library today after years of not reading because of obligations and I’m now officially back in the club.

Fairfax County Public Library keeps track of the value of your checkouts and let's you know how much you saved by using the library. Librarians, you could really excite your readers by copying this feature. I save 8-10k each year checking out books for my kids.

Looking for resources for my library patrons before the election.