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re: Are libraries a waste of money today?
Posted on 7/28/21 at 4:16 pm to WaterLink
Posted on 7/28/21 at 4:16 pm to WaterLink
You can tell who uses the libraries in this thread, and who does not. As already stated, modern libraries provide so much more than physical books. It's also a great resource for kids or even adults who don't know how to do research. If you are an avid reader, it costs a small fortune if you have to pay for everything you read. There are also a lot of books that don't display well digitally. If this is considered government waste, then I suggest you look a little more closely at other government entities.
This post was edited on 7/28/21 at 4:17 pm
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Posted on 7/28/21 at 4:17 pm to bdavids09
If you need a clean bathroom, look no further.
Also, they have digital streaming services that are really good.
They are a massive boon to the unemployed, directing them to resources.
Cheap printing.
Great for researching genealogy.
Superb places for social activities . . . "story hour" aside.
Also, they have digital streaming services that are really good.
They are a massive boon to the unemployed, directing them to resources.
Cheap printing.
Great for researching genealogy.
Superb places for social activities . . . "story hour" aside.
This post was edited on 7/28/21 at 4:26 pm
Posted on 7/28/21 at 4:26 pm to bdavids09
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I just dont see what is the point of them with so many other ways to get books.
fricking moron that thinks libraries are only about books.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 4:26 pm to bdavids09
We go to the library once a week to check out books for my kids. They love it. Two of the libraries close to us have good events quite often. My son went to a presentation by a zoologist today who brought a bunch of live animals. My wife said there were only three kids though.
I check out books quite a bit but I’d rather purchase them. I wouldn’t check them out at all if my kids weren’t going.
I check out books quite a bit but I’d rather purchase them. I wouldn’t check them out at all if my kids weren’t going.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 4:27 pm to SlidellCajun
Great spot for the homeless to hang out
Posted on 7/28/21 at 4:32 pm to Nado Jenkins83
Ha I’ve done that too when I was studying for my PE exam
Posted on 7/28/21 at 4:34 pm to bdavids09
tOT: Idiocracy is here. Western society is crumbling. We are all doomed.
Also tOT: Why should libraries exist?
Also tOT: Why should libraries exist?
This post was edited on 7/28/21 at 4:37 pm
Posted on 7/28/21 at 4:38 pm to bdavids09
I still like to be able to walk in and browse the selections of books and other materials. Although I have a kindle and access to the Library’s books through an app on my iPad, it’s still fun to visit the local Library. The one I visit is very nice and very well stocked. 
Posted on 7/28/21 at 4:38 pm to bdavids09
Of all things the gov wastes money on and you want to cut libraries?
Posted on 7/28/21 at 4:43 pm to bdavids09
I use mine often but they probably are a huge drag on local governments.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 4:48 pm to bdavids09
No, probably one of the best uses of tax money. I go about once a week, and have forever. It’s a great place to work for those that don’t go to a office, or have too many distractions at home. I also usually read several major newspapers while I am there. There is something about the printed page that is just better than a screen, and you don’t have a paywall. Also relying on internet search engines for information leaves you with biased information, or because of companies using search engine optimization services never finding the information you need. I would rather plow through books, and published reports.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 4:56 pm to bdavids09
Be glad that the government is still stockpiling information somewhere about the world we increasingly used to know.
This post was edited on 7/28/21 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 7/28/21 at 5:23 pm to bdavids09
Where would the weirdos have the secks
Posted on 7/28/21 at 5:25 pm to Cracker
Ive seen naked women in the local library.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 5:26 pm to bdavids09
Fun fact: There’s more libraries in American than McDonalds….seems like a positive trend
Posted on 7/28/21 at 5:43 pm to bdavids09
Totally disagree- the books are free.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 7:45 pm to bdavids09
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And there is way too many of them now.
Posted on 7/28/21 at 7:48 pm to RichardParker
quote:now do Subway mr smarty pants
Fun fact: There’s more libraries in American than McDonalds….seems like a positive trend
Posted on 7/28/21 at 7:53 pm to bdavids09
I wonder what’s the percentage overlap of people who think libraries are a waste and people who think FDL makes good pizza…
I bet it would be substantial
I bet it would be substantial
This post was edited on 7/28/21 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 7/28/21 at 8:12 pm to bdavids09
We used to go to the library to play Oregon Trail and look at the Eyewitness books
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