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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Public libraries are gross. [/quote]

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We don’t go during NORMAL times [/quote]

I’m so glad I didn’t grow up with a parent who thinks libraries are GROSS! 
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I wonder what they do for books? Is it all Kindle? Or do they spend $1000s? My guess is they don’t read much at all.[/quote]

We built a private kids library in our house. Yes we spent $1000s. I recognize this isn’t an option for everyone but it doesn’t change the fact that most public libraries are revolting. Homeless shelter, day care, social club for the solitary elderly. No thanks. [/quote]

We buy books whenever they are on sale, so I would guess we have spend hundreds. We tried to use library for book resources when my child was young, and it did not work well. He did not like to read books, and I was tired to keep track of where borrowed books were at the house. One good thing to buy books is that he can read whenever he wants, and I don't have to worry about possible book damages & due dates. My book price ranges from $2/book up to $20/book, and we do kid magazine subscription.[/quote]

If you’re too disorganized to use the library that’s fine. But it’s very different from the OP’s claim that libraries are gross. Btw, are you planning to resell or donate your books after your kid outgrows them?[/quote]

PP here. My kids are young (1 & 4), and some books I have purchased already missing a few page, no book cover, tear & drawing. And most book damages were done by my oldest child when he was young. Now, he (4 year old) takes good care of books he owns, but it is now my 1 year old's turn to tear up & chew on some of the books. That is one of the big reasons that I buy books because they are my property, and I don't have to worry about what damages they have done. Once my kids outgrow them, I may pass down the good conditions ones to friends/family or keep some of them. We will see. We have access to both apple & amazon online books, but I still love to buy books that can hold my child's interests or whenever they are on sale. My 4 year old still does not like to go to library, and my messy house has so many random books of different types everywhere. However, amazingly he is currently a good reader, and he can read level c. [/quote]

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