22-05-2018, 11:11 PM
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Re: Do you remember having to be quiet in the library?
Originally Posted by Longdogs
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Libraries are just children's playgrounds now. Some of them have groups of kids singing songs. Our local library moved last year to a new building. there are now half the amount of books and more space for children's activities, Can't parents teach their kids at home instead?
23-05-2018, 06:17 AM
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I can remember going to the library on Saturday mornings as a child. There used to be a room there where men went that had dark wooden tables where you could read newspapers. I have always loved reading for pleasure but dont seem to have had the time these days but do listen to audio books on YouTube quite a bit. I wonder if listening instead of reading is for the company of anothers voice?23-05-2018, 06:24 AM
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Re: Do you remember having to be quiet in the library?
Originally Posted by Mondays child
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I can remember going to the library on Saturday mornings as a child. There used to be a room there where men went that had dark wooden tables where you could read newspapers. I have always loved reading for pleasure but dont seem to have had the time these days but do listen to audio books on YouTube quite a bit. I wonder if listening instead of reading is for the company of anothers voice?
23-05-2018, 08:47 AM
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Re: Do you remember having to be quiet in the library?
Originally Posted by Leia
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Most probably MC, my husband used to listen to audio books in the car on his long drive to work. I must tell him there are audio books on YouTube, I didn't know that.
I didn't know YouTube did audiobooks either - must go and investigte
23-05-2018, 11:35 AM
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Re: Do you remember having to be quiet in the library?
Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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LOL - Imagine people watching YouTube while driving to work? Sorry, Leia, just a daft image that came to mind - I am sure Monty Python could make something of it!I didn't know YouTube did audiobooks either - must go and investigte
Hubby hasn't been able to work for the last five years. He listens to music on YouTube so he's sure to enjoy the audiobooks.
23-05-2018, 01:21 PM
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Re: Do you remember having to be quiet in the library?
With the advent of computers and the internet, libraries are becoming less and less relevant especially for reference work. You are much more likely to find your answers using Google than in a reference library, and I think this is reflected by the fact that (from what I hear) libraries now provide the use of computers as much as books.For that reason, it is many years since I last set foot in a library and in those days people certainly showed decorum and respect for others.
I am seriously shocked by what people here are reporting about the state of libraries today. What is happening to British society?
23-05-2018, 01:52 PM
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From what I have heard the funding for libraries has been drastically reduced leading to less money spent on books and staff. Like all public amenities these days they need to be used wisely. If it means that by having a coffee bar and places to encourage mums to bring children in cannot be all bad if it means the library stays open. Yes there should be quiet ares for people who want to study or just read in peace and quiet.Too many building these days are not fully utilised. Take Churches for instance. When I was a church goer our minister wanted the church to become the hub of the community serving several purposes, not just a big empty building used on sundays for a couple of dozen people to attend a service.
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