Libraries

[Anonymous]

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I am all for paper books, and so are my kids.

Luckily for us, we have enough to last us a very long while in the house. I like buying used books on Abe.com or eBay You can just wait 3 days before opening your package, and the viral particles will have deactivated permanently. I once bought used but good condition copies of a book on eBay that was the theme for DD's 9th birthday, and handed them out as the party favor. I'd rather buy used than a Kindle version, but I've been forced to buy Kindle versions for my teen's English class: he reads it on the computer and it's easier for him to find quotes that way than it is to rifle through paper pages.

For your little one, I suggest used books. Decontaminate and clean, and you're good to go.

I prefer them too, as do my kids, but for us it comes down to volume. When school isn't in session (summer etc) my daughter easily goes through a chapter book a day. (I'm not bragging, it's actually kidn of antisocial behavior.) be that as it may, when the library is open, we can handle that through weekly visits. Right now, as much as I hate Amazon, the kindle is a godsend. If your kids don't read as manically and you have money to keep buying, used books seem like a great solution.

[Anonymous]

I miss the library too and will be in your position in a couple of weeks

I am planning to use online books when I run out.

[Anonymous]

We have a friend who works for FCPL. They have been on a mandatory 6 week break. It ended Friday. He says that the libraries will open for curbside hold pick up only. You would reserve your books online and when they are ready, book an online appointment to pick them up curbside. No going in, no browsing, no computers etc. All returns would be left to sit for 48 hours before being added back into circulation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a friend who works for FCPL. They have been on a mandatory 6 week break. It ended Friday. He says that the libraries will open for curbside hold pick up only. You would reserve your books online and when they are ready, book an online appointment to pick them up curbside. No going in, no browsing, no computers etc. All returns would be left to sit for 48 hours before being added back into circulation.

Awesome! When will this start?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a friend who works for FCPL. They have been on a mandatory 6 week break. It ended Friday. He says that the libraries will open for curbside hold pick up only. You would reserve your books online and when they are ready, book an online appointment to pick them up curbside. No going in, no browsing, no computers etc. All returns would be left to sit for 48 hours before being added back into circulation.

NP. This would be the BEST news. We have made copious use of Libby, but the library has some books I want in paper only. We already use mostly holds and curbside pickup would be great.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are there any little free libraries in your neighborhood. There are 3 within a few blocks of me. Maybe there is a map online of known LFLs?

Bring Clorox wipes?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a friend who works for FCPL. They have been on a mandatory 6 week break. It ended Friday. He says that the libraries will open for curbside hold pick up only. You would reserve your books online and when they are ready, book an online appointment to pick them up curbside. No going in, no browsing, no computers etc. All returns would be left to sit for 48 hours before being added back into circulation.

Left to sit where?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:
I am all for paper books, and so are my kids.

Luckily for us, we have enough to last us a very long while in the house. I like buying used books on Abe.com or eBay You can just wait 3 days before opening your package, and the viral particles will have deactivated permanently. I once bought used but good condition copies of a book on eBay that was the theme for DD's 9th birthday, and handed them out as the party favor. I'd rather buy used than a Kindle version, but I've been forced to buy Kindle versions for my teen's English class: he reads it on the computer and it's easier for him to find quotes that way than it is to rifle through paper pages.

For your little one, I suggest used books. Decontaminate and clean, and you're good to go.

I prefer them too, as do my kids, but for us it comes down to volume. When school isn't in session (summer etc) my daughter easily goes through a chapter book a day. (I'm not bragging, it's actually kidn of antisocial behavior.) be that as it may, when the library is open, we can handle that through weekly visits. Right now, as much as I hate Amazon, the kindle is a godsend. If your kids don't read as manically and you have money to keep buying, used books seem like a great solution.

My kid is the same way. I don’t know where we’d be without our Epic subscription.

[Anonymous]

I hear you, OP. I love reading but don’t do e-books. I think the library should be open for pickup with limited number of patrons inside. No classes, no computers. Just go, grab a book or two, and leave.

I have been reading books from my own shelf and getting free ones from the community.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hear you, OP. I love reading but don’t do e-books. I think the library should be open for pickup with limited number of patrons inside. No classes, no computers. Just go, grab a book or two, and leave.

I have been reading books from my own shelf and getting free ones from the community.

+1. I agree. Hopefully this starts soon in phase 1!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Are there any little free libraries in your neighborhood. There are 3 within a few blocks of me. Maybe there is a map online of known LFLs?

Bring Clorox wipes?

I like to check the little free libraries when I go for walks in my neighborhood although most of the time I don't really see anything that appeals to me. And I've noticed that the books I've put in there have not been picked up either. 🤷‍♀️

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Anonymous wrote:Why can’t we at least pick up books on hold? This is so ridiculous. I don’t want to babe to buy new books all the time for my kids. Open up the libraries, please!

what is ridiculous is that you have not bought a kindle (or a nook, or the indie version) already and checked out books from the library that way. yes, high demand, but the waitlist / hold system works well in our experience. and you can get kindle unlimited which has lots of kids books.

We prefer paper books in our household. I don’t believe in reading on screens.

I have plenty of paper books, I also have Kindle on my phone and listen to audio books when I go walking. Your ridiculous declaration just makes you sound stupid and out of touch rather than all superior like you thought it would.

Yes

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Anonymous wrote:Why can’t we at least pick up books on hold? This is so ridiculous. I don’t want to babe to buy new books all the time for my kids. Open up the libraries, please!

what is ridiculous is that you have not bought a kindle (or a nook, or the indie version) already and checked out books from the library that way. yes, high demand, but the waitlist / hold system works well in our experience. and you can get kindle unlimited which has lots of kids books.

We prefer paper books in our household. I don’t believe in reading on screens.

I have plenty of paper books, I also have Kindle on my phone and listen to audio books when I go walking. Your ridiculous declaration just makes you sound stupid and out of touch rather than all superior like you thought it would.

Yes

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Anonymous wrote:Why can’t we at least pick up books on hold? This is so ridiculous. I don’t want to babe to buy new books all the time for my kids. Open up the libraries, please!

what is ridiculous is that you have not bought a kindle (or a nook, or the indie version) already and checked out books from the library that way. yes, high demand, but the waitlist / hold system works well in our experience. and you can get kindle unlimited which has lots of kids books.

We prefer paper books in our household. I don’t believe in reading on screens.

I have plenty of paper books, I also have Kindle on my phone and listen to audio books when I go walking. Your ridiculous declaration just makes you sound stupid and out of touch rather than all superior like you thought it would.

Yes

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So, just to be clear, stating a preference for paper books over books on screens is trying to sound superior? Ok. Got it. How old are you?

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Anonymous wrote:Why can’t we at least pick up books on hold? This is so ridiculous. I don’t want to babe to buy new books all the time for my kids. Open up the libraries, please!

what is ridiculous is that you have not bought a kindle (or a nook, or the indie version) already and checked out books from the library that way. yes, high demand, but the waitlist / hold system works well in our experience. and you can get kindle unlimited which has lots of kids books.

We prefer paper books in our household. I don’t believe in reading on screens.

I have plenty of paper books, I also have Kindle on my phone and listen to audio books when I go walking. Your ridiculous declaration just makes you sound stupid and out of touch rather than all superior like you thought it would.

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So, just to be clear, stating a preference for paper books over books on screens is trying to sound superior? Ok. Got it. How old are you?

I much prefer paper books also. But almost 3 months in, I’ve been flexible enough to find a solution instead of still complaining about the problem.