do you still go to library for a book

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I do still go to the library to check out books quite often. I usually go and pickup reference books of some kind: cooking, how to books and self help etc.. I lost the habit of grabbing a book on a whim when I'm at the Library. I would like to get into that habit again.
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Definitely. The public library even has a program to check out ebooks on kindle. I live in Northeast Oklahoma and the Tulsa Public Library system is set up so people in rural areas can access books without going the 30 miles into the city.
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The only time I go to the library for a book is when they are selling old stock. After reading a book, it is an accomplishment to me and I like to see it on my bookshelf as another book down.
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I love checking books out from the library. I get to read a new book without the commitment of buying and owning it. It also helps the local governments see that people do use libraries and so they should fund them.
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Yeah, sure! I love the ambience in the library as well as the smell of books. Furthermore, it is usually very quiet in the library, the perfect environment to read.
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Jacktone Ogada wrote: 16 May 2020, 03:59 Yeah, sure! I love the ambience in the library as well as the smell of books. Furthermore, it is usually very quiet in the library, the perfect environment to read.
However, amidst this CORVID 19 pandemic, it is difficult but I promise to go back as soon.
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I love the library. There is such a wide variety of books and I could use the study rooms/sitting areas to silently read to myself. Unfortunately they are closed now, but I am hoping to visit them and get a bunch of books once they re-open.
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I like going to the library to read. I usually bring my own book and find a nice place to sit for an hour or two. It's just it's own kinda of place..... That's an odd thing to say. But it has its own sort of vibe, that you don't find anywhere else. I like it.
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Before the pandemic I was a regular visitor to the library. I tend to buy the book if I truly enjoyed it so my library is getting a bit out of hand. Can't wait for the libraries to reopen so I can get back there. Such a peaceful place.
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I love visiting the library. I was unsure about authors like Stephen King at first, so I checked out one of his books to get a taste of the horror genre and now I'm totally hooked.
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The library is one of my favourite places to go to. I actually have about 6 books that I need to return lol.
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I always go to the library and borrow books, especially in the summer! I love the feeling and the smell of books. It's always better to go to the library and borrow 20 of them rather than buying them just in case I don't like them...in my opinion lol
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I haven't gone to the library in a while. But that's because o haven't gotten the opportunity. I would still go there because it is not outdated.
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I haven't been to a library for ages. I prefer buying and keeping a copy for myself.
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I liked going to the library a few decades ago. But Amazon and audiobooks destroyed this habit. :D
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