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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Silver Spring MD library goes so much further than any of the DC ones when it comes to the amount of space devoted to safe warm quiet seats for homeless people to stare into space. Several dozens last time we were there. The kids library has signs saying that you will have to relocate if you don’t have children. But the rest of the few floors of the library are as much of a shelter as a library at this point.[/quote]

The libraries in the VA suburbs don't have homeless hanging around except in Alexandria. Libraries are mainly beneficial for young children these days but apparently some cities want their librarians walking around reviving addicts instead of reading to children.[/quote]

I've been to rural libraries that are gorgeous and functional for the community - teen rooms with computers and research guidance, beautiful kids sections with toys, puppet theaters and contests, conference and special event areas, oh and books! They looked, felt, smelled like libraries![/quote]

The library in my small town was de facto after care for kids as young as 5-6. They just walked over after school. It’s hard to imagine that now. I think one idea might be to have separate children’s libraries. [/quote]

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