Visiting libraries?

shubh · Post by **shubh** » 28 Jul 2009, 22:22

With the increasing access to internet, use and the habit of vesting local libraries is decreasing fast. Today, online libraries are being preferred because these are convenient and can be accessed from anywhere and any time.

sweetharleygirl · Post by **sweetharleygirl** » 30 Jul 2009, 12:08

I'm glad to see that so many people still visit their local library, but the post above sadens me. Although internet libraries are more convient and easier to access, a decline in patron usage means a decline in funds from the state for a library, which means a decline in book budge alotment. Less books means fewer and fewer people going to their library and ultimatly this will close down a library. To me there is nothing better than walking into a old Carnagie library and browsing the shelves for just the right book, and actually reading a book with pages and a cover rather than one of those ebooks. As a librarian I send out a plea to everyone who has ever visited a library and enjoyed it, keep doing it or eventually we won't have them.

kennyg · Post by **kennyg** » 01 Aug 2009, 20:14

Once in a while when I have time, I would visit my local library to do some volunteer work, as I’m still a registered member there. Other than that, when it comes to reading, most of the time, I would purchase my own book and to read it at home.

riceball05 · Post by **riceball05** » 01 Aug 2009, 20:30

I've actually been trying to find time to get to the library lately. I also need to check the story times there too. I want to try out a story time again with my daughter.
I should actually go there and look for the book for my other book club.

The Mythwriter · Post by **The Mythwriter** » 12 Aug 2009, 21:48

I love both libraries and bookstores. My only issue is for some reason, I really want to own any book I read, even if I hated it, I want to own and keep it. I haven't even gotten rid of any books I hated. So I don't go to libraries as much anymore...

selfer · Post by **selfer** » 04 Sep 2009, 20:27

Maybe once a month? I wish I had more time to read! I always get nailed with late fees, too

Bowlie · Post by **Bowlie** » 05 Sep 2009, 00:05

sweetharleygirl wrote:I'm glad to see that so many people still visit their local library, but the post above sadens me. Although internet libraries are more convient and easier to access, a decline in patron usage means a decline in funds from the state for a library, which means a decline in book budge alotment. Less books means fewer and fewer people going to their library and ultimatly this will close down a library. To me there is nothing better than walking into a old Carnagie library and browsing the shelves for just the right book, and actually reading a book with pages and a cover rather than one of those ebooks. As a librarian I send out a plea to everyone who has ever visited a library and enjoyed it, keep doing it or eventually we won't have them.

I don't see what the problem is with e-books. I own a Sony Reader and really enjoy it. Some libraries are even starting to offer downloads for E-Readers. I read a lot of paper books too. I usually buy my books rather than going to the library, but I do occasionally go to the library. I don't understand people's hatred of the e-book format. It's the same content as a book made of paper.

I do enjoy the library when I go. I don't think our local library has near the amount of selection the library had in the town I grew up so I just don't go as often. I don't like being on the waiting list for a book for a ridiculous amount of time. I'd rather just go to the bookstore and buy the book or download it for my e-reader.

darbook · Post by **darbook** » 26 Oct 2009, 04:24

i havent go there since i finished high school and i think that the kids of today doesnt go there as well, they have it all online.

frger · Post by **frger** » 28 Oct 2009, 08:53

I love visiting the libraries and I walking in the park.

Moore · Post by **Moore** » 28 Oct 2009, 09:36

I visit the libraries quite often when i've read all the books. I think we should say thank you to the person who was the first with the idea about the library. It's a good place to enjoy the reading world!!

frger · Post by **frger** » 28 Oct 2009, 14:20

krisberggren wrote:Why Visiting a library when there is an internet at home? hehehe

Fine!

silver · Post by **silver** » 04 Nov 2009, 06:28

A library is so much more than just a building full of books. It is a place of magic and wonder. There is a certain charm to them that the internet just cant replicate. I sometimes spend hours just strolling down the aisles lazily tracing a finger over one worn spine after another, dreaming of the thousands of world waiting to be discovered, thousands of adventure demanding to be had. All literally within arms reach. Then inevitably I stumble upon the one. Something about it seems to jump off the shelf at me demanding my unwavering attention. Then book in hand I wonder about the other people who checked it out. I start to make up stories about them. One was a office worker looking for a way to escape the drudge of his 9-5. One is a CEO of a huge company just looking for something to pass the long hours stuck in a plane between meetings. Some people loved the book, some hated it I cant wait to see witch group I belong to. I go to the book store or browse the internet if I want to find a book but I head to the library if I want a book to find me.

ryan2 · Post by **ryan2** » 04 Nov 2009, 15:57

I love the idea of libraries, but I never really go there. This next statement might sound funny. The library in my city I'm sure has many great books, but after browsing through them I decided that for the most part they are all on subjects that do not really interest me. My current interests seem to align more with the books that Barnes and Noble's bookstore provides. I think sometime in the future I'll find my interests lie in books that are ever more rare, and finding them would probably also take me further away from the library concept. Already I kind of feel that some of the books I want to find do not exist. The internet seems like it might be the best place to find those uncommon books.

Lainey1978 · Post by **Lainey1978** » 10 Nov 2009, 19:37

I love the library, but I get impatient with trying to find the books I want. Not to mention the fact that my closest local library doesn't have a really big selection. What they do have, though, is a network with all the other libraries in the city.

So what I do is look for recommendations or ideas for books I might want to read, and then I order them (about 7 at a time). They usually come in very quickly, and then I just go and pick them up. The added bonus to this is that there's a feeling of anticipation similar to knowing that some treat you've ordered over the internet just came in, but this way is much cheaper!

poomlie · Post by **poomlie** » 13 Nov 2009, 13:11

I adore libraries, but I didn't go for a long time because I had a bad experience. I checked out a book in a library in a city that I used to live in several years ago. Keep in mind that I had been checking out and returning books for years. When I returned the book they told me that I had ruined it and would have to pay for it. I couldn't see any difference in the book from when I had checked it out, but I paid anyway, with protest. I paid $19.95 for a paperback A.S. Byatt book which they let me keep, kind of them since I bought it. So, I went ahead and checked out another book and never read it because I was too busy. Lo and behold, same thing. I had ruined it, although it just sat on my bookshelf. The first book had water damage, which couldn't be seen, the second book had pencil marks on a page, which could be seen and looked like it was done by a child. My child was around 20 and I didn't know any children at the time. I refused to pay, surrendered my card and never went back, which devastated me. I found out later that under a new administration they were trying to get more money from book damage, no matter who damaged the book, just charge the last person to check it out.

I now live in a different city and when a new library opened up within walking distance I hesistantly decided to give it another shot. I am so glad that I did! No problems at all! It is a small town so there isn't a huge book base, but certainly enough for me. I am extremely happy to be able to utilize a library system again.