Library upgrades
November 11th, 2008
First, sorry for the lack of posts, things have been crazy busy. I hate to go so long in between posts but I guess it happens sometimes.
So I noticed recently that the library has a new sign, or lettering and lamps by the front door. ???? ?????? ??????
I also noticed they got some new book return bins. ????? ?????? ??????? Â I remember the old ones were really rusty and beat up looking, so these are a nice improvement.
The third thing I noticed was new chairs and tables in the lobby.
I think this looks great, it almost seems like they should serve coffee 🙂 Â
These upgrades are a welcome sight considering the downgrades in downtown like the loss of Fabric Place and the continuously crumbling steps at the Memorial Building.
Michelle, THANKS! I love the pictures.
I agree, they should definitely serve coffee at those tables. Can you imagine? They’d have a fit if they had to serve coffee and espresso drinks on top of everything else that they have to do there: check out books, restock shelves, collect fines, call the police when the homeless sex offenders act up. . . .
Comment by Downtowner — November 11, 2008 @ 11:49 pm
My son works at the library and I actually THINK the coffee thing is being considered. You should see the library in Springfield, Missouri. Springfield is a city of about 160,000…. it has a COFFEE SHOP, gift shop and huge state-of-the-art computer area. I love to hit that library when I visit my daughter out there. Stuff like that (coffee shops in the library, etc.) is the trend of the future!
Comment by Rev. Bob Baril — November 12, 2008 @ 7:45 pm
Actually, folks are now allowed to bring in their own cofee, as long as they keep it in the areas with the tables, and there is a Dunkin Donuts practically across the street. Bring your laptop! We have free wireless too!
And don’t forget to emntion those nifty new doors!
-kris, who works at the library
Comment by Kris — November 17, 2008 @ 1:28 am