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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The SE library on the Hill is already a hangout for homeless men who spend the day on the corner loitering, smoking weed and arguing.  Not sure if they're associated with the nearby mental health and social services agencies but I no longer feel comfortable taking my children there.  A public library is not a substitute day center for the homeless.  [/quote]

This. I was shocked after reading that article in the fact that DC actually buses and encourages the homeless to go to the libraries as a daytime hangout. So the libraries are only for the homeless??? I remember going to MLK the first time with my kid and was shocked at all of the homeless people hanging out and at the fact that they had library police. Even though MLK had a children's section, I really felt uncomfortable being there.

The city needs daycare centers for the homeless or to at least transform current shelters into safer places that are open and serve the homeless all day long. I think it is heartless to throw the homeless onto to the street when daytime comes. Also, why not have shelters with 5 by 10 rooms enough for a bed and some belongings for each person so that they feel safe in the shelters. Then bring all of the library police to the improved shelters![/quote]

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