Visiting libraries?
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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.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 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.
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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!
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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.