RedSoxFan9 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Old people respond: sadly, Forbes nuked his brilliant article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 But I thought millennials destroyed everything. This can't be right at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 They have to have somewhere to sip on all those cafe lattes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastlevaniaNut18 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I haven't been to a library in years. A few times in college, but I don't think I checked out any books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Millennials read? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastlevaniaNut18 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 16 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: Millennials read? At this point in the year, I've read 37 books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Every book I read is from my public library. My library gives me a nice receipt after each rental telling me how many books I rented this year and what I saved in money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Plus during bad storms when people lose power, the library extends its hours and provides free food and water to those who need it. Libraries are great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I don't visit the local libraries very often (parking in gentrifying neighborhoods is a pain in the ass), but they are incredibly dope. I'm all about public libraries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastlevaniaNut18 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Yeah, I absolutely think libraries should always exist. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of the library. Personally, I just like owning my books. I love having a room in my house dedicated to my own personal library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I grew up going to libraries all the time. It would inconceivable to live without them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 Librarians also protect your data https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/jan/13/us-library-records-purged-data-privacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I wish more libraries had a coffee shop like Barnes and Noble. Some do, but leasing out some space to a private coffee shop would be really cool. I love reading at Starbucks anyway; put one (or any coffee shop, including mom and pop) at a library and I'm there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I signed up for my local library yesterday Admittedly it was to print something, but as I'll have work and studying to do this summer I'll make use of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foosh Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I go to the library weekly. They have an incredible amount of awesome free services. One, you can get personal tax accounting help and really any other type of help that isn't straight forward. Also, storytime and general events and activities if you have children. Really, the same services as a Gymboree Play but for free. For adults, you have access to 3D printing workshops. Also, in addition to borrowing books and movies, you can also borrow tools, board games, toys, etc etc. edit: not to mention, after school homework help. Really beneficial to low income areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Not like it changes anything, but there are some libraries where you can rent console games... so I guess that's a plus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I remember when millennials were the news. Now it's tiktawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I rent books from the library all the time. #yw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 On 7/24/2018 at 1:36 PM, Chris- said: I don't visit the local libraries very often (parking in gentrifying neighborhoods is a pain in the ass), but they are incredibly dope. I'm all about public libraries. Very happy to say I now live *in* a gentrifying neighborhood so I’m only a block away from my local library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Though I work in civilization, I live in the barbarian lands that surround it, so my local library is upstairs of "town hall" and consists of what I assume are only bibles and guides for abstinence until marriage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I mostly use my local library for DVDs (I know, I know, I’m an animal) and books for my Kindle via Libby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I haven't been in a library in over 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzzzle Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 hour ago, TheLeon said: I mostly use my local library for DVDs (I know, I know, I’m an animal) and books for my Kindle via Libby. Libby? You can use libraries for your kindle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Fizzzzle said: Libby? You can use libraries for your kindle? Yep. There is an app called Libby (overdrive.com is the website) that lets you borrow ebooks and send them to your Kindle devices. You just need a library card to sign up. There is also Kanopy.com that’s a good little streaming source for indie, foreign films and documentaries. Hoopla is another service that offers ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and movies. Their collection isn’t always the most exciting, but sometimes you can find some gems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzzzle Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, TheLeon said: Yep. There is an app called Libby (overdrive.com is the website) that lets you borrow ebooks and send them to your Kindle devices. You just need a library card to sign up. There is also Kanopy.com that’s a good little streaming source for indie, foreign films and documentaries. Hoopla is another service that offers ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and movies. Their collection isn’t always the most exciting, but sometimes you can find some gems. Aw, man. There was one book I was looking for but it says there's a 9 week wait. It's only like $12 on amazon, so whatever. You also ever get that problem where you try to remember a book that you read a long time ago, but you can't remember what it was called? There's one in particular that I read like 15 or 16 years ago that was a historical fiction based in Oregon history. It's really obscure, and finding anyone who even knows what the fuck I'm talking about is hard. I can't fucking remember the name of it, or the names of any of the characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 13 minutes ago, Fizzzzle said: Aw, man. There was one book I was looking for but it says there's a 9 week wait. It's only like $12 on amazon, so whatever. You also ever get that problem where you try to remember a book that you read a long time ago, but you can't remember what it was called? There's one in particular that I read like 15 or 16 years ago that was a historical fiction based in Oregon history. It's really obscure, and finding anyone who even knows what the fuck I'm talking about is hard. I can't fucking remember the name of it, or the names of any of the characters. Yeah, that’s the tricky part. Just like with the actual library, sometimes you’ve gotta be patient. It’s understandable with new, in-demand books, but sometimes I’ll try to get some smaller book from 20 years ago, and there’s 5 holds on the one “copy” available. But it’s free, and sadly I’m too cheap to spend much money on books. Partly because there are these free options, and partly because I have terrible reading habits and will often abandon a book 5 chapters in, even if I was enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I typically borrow physical books because they have a longer loan period than digital books. I only borrow digital books when I am on vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyle5150 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Libby is also great for audiobooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I should really make use of my library more, though give it two or three years, I’ll be taking my daughter there weekly. I might start to use it as a work space as it’s quiet… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzzzle Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I can't do audiobooks. I can't multitask at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 My daughters who is 23 ( is that a millennial ? ) mentioned that she started using the library because her book habit was ruining her bank account and taking up way to much space in her apartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 5 hours ago, gamer.tv said: I should really make use of my library more, though give it two or three years, I’ll be taking my daughter there weekly. I might start to use it as a work space as it’s quiet… With my 2 year old, we use the library for all of her books. We typically find a series she likes and rent the whole series out until she is bored of it. Duck & Goose is her current jam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 3 hours ago, SimpleG said: My daughters who is 23 ( is that a millennial ? ) Not by the textbook definition. '96 is the cutoff. She's a zoomer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 so is your mom op lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 17 hours ago, SimpleG said: My daughters who is 23 ( is that a millennial ? ) mentioned that she started using the library because her book habit was ruining her bank account and taking up way to much space in her apartment. Pics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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