When Was the Last You Visited the Library?
By OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (88351)
Arvada, Colorado
July 23, 2024 8:09am CST
Such an underutilized resource.
I too have not been in years.
Part of the reason is because my local library is so loud now.
No one has respect anymore inside the library.
Not many follow the golden rule of no loudness in the library.
But libraries are a vast network of knowledge.
They are also a free and cheap way to have fun.
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@sabtraversa (13822)
• Italy
23 Jul
It's been ages, I used to have a card (it was free) and I might not have returned one book.
Hopefully they forgot.
But maybe I can still get there and read on the spot. I can check if libraries in my area have books I'd like to read but I haven't been lucky so far. Then the library in the closest bigger city also used to provide CDs and DVDs, I don't know if they still do. I'd have to bring my own earphones if that's the case.
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul
@sabtraversa I wonder where it went.![](/Content/images/emotes/lol.gif)
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@Marilynda1225 (81807)
• United States
23 Jul
I haven't actually been inside our local library in years but I do occasionally download a book from them. Technology has made me lazy when it comes to borrowing a book. ![](/Content/images/emotes/rofl.gif)
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul
@Marilynda1225 Glad to hear this.
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
23 Jul
A lot of people do the online library now.![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@Marilynda1225 (81807)
• United States
23 Jul
@RebeccasFarm It's so easy and lately I've preferred to reading a downloaded book to an actual physical book
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul
Your libraries must be lovely and civilized.
Or were at one time.![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@Juliaacv (50051)
• Canada
24 Jul
@RebeccasFarm They have become more of a community hub than not.
They host reading groups from toddlers up to adults.
They have alot to offer.
But nothing for the quiet person, like me, who just wants to get in and look at some books and check them out.
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@Deepizzaguy (99643)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
24 Jul
The last time I went to a public library was around 2005 before Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. I enjoyed my time visiting the library.
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul
Hi George..good glad you had used it a long time ago.
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@Deepizzaguy (99643)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
24 Jul
@RebeccasFarm I liked going to the library in Metairie years ago.
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
23 Jul
For years..me too M. Good to see you friend.
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul
@Beestring It is acceptable..at least some sleep here thanks for asking M.![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@Beestring (14133)
• Hong Kong
23 Jul
@RebeccasFarm Good to hear from you again. How's your new place?
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@ChristineSara (91)
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23 Jul
Last year, but I never used books avilable there. I visited library for self study, environment where there is quite which helped me study with focus and concentration.
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
23 Jul
Here they are so loud and do not care about rules.
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@ChristineSara (91)
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23 Jul
@RebeccasFarm The library I used to go was especially made for study purpose, students over there mostly prepared for competitive exams. It was a private library and we had to pay for slots. Each slots consits of 4 hours.
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
23 Jul
@ChristineSara Oh you had to pay?
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@much2say (54804)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Jul
@RebeccasFarm We gotta support these public libraries as they try to stay relevant in these times. I would hate for them to go on the chopping block - communities need them! ![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul
Oh I am so glad that you both go together Much.![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul
Yes the library is handy at that time.
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul
You have everything there at your fingertips Judy..Goodo.
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@almostoveryou (4517)
• Philippines
24 Jul
I had the privilege of visiting the public library in San Jose, CA about a month ago while we were vacationing. I love how small and quiet that branch is. They've got a bigger branch somewhere, but the one we went to was good enough. So many good books. I wish I could take them out. We don't have a lot of public libraries here.
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul
I am glad you had a good experience there in San Jose.
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@dgobucks226 (34957)
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26 Jul
Haven't been there for over a year. I used to get the tax stuff they put out before letting a CPA do my taxes. I have gone in the past to do research on particular topics. But with the internet able to provide the same info, it makes library visits a rarity for me these days.
A loud library OT! Gee, and that was one of the main reasons for going to study. To be free of noise. ![](/Content/images/emotes/confused.gif)
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul
I also love to read but these days no time.
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@cabuyogty (2721)
• Philippines
23 Jul
I have done visited the city library ten years ago but the good news is i can visit the library anytime i want because it's already near in my home. ![](/Content/images/emotes/rolleyes.gif)
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
23 Jul
Oh that is good..how are you? I had noticed you were gone for a while Catherine.![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@cabuyogty (2721)
• Philippines
24 Jul
@RebeccasFarm i'm always here every night because i have to do something important matters every afternoon or morning! ![](/Content/images/emotes/rolleyes.gif)
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@grenery8 (7248)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
23 Jul
they are not free here, sadly. maybe if you're a smaller child or a retired person. for all the rest, you have to pay it. i wish i could go there or maybe just to print some documents; i would even use my own print paper but just my imagination.
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul
Really? I am stunned they are not free![](/Content/images/emotes/sad.gif)
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@grenery8 (7248)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
24 Jul
@RebeccasFarm i am too. and then they are surprised how our reading rating is low here; open them for public, literally. ![](/Content/images/emotes/thumbdown.gif)
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@jstory07 (137351)
• Roseburg, Oregon
30 Jul
I go there all the time. I love checking out the books there.
@LeaPea2417 (37339)
• Toccoa, Georgia
23 Jul
Last year I updated my library card.
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul
I have one still but never use it now Anne.
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@everwonderwhy (7131)
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28 Jul
Around 6 to 7 years ago. When my two younguns were around 8 and 10 years old. Writing this makes me feel nostalgic and sad.
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul
Shame the libraries are so wasted in some places.
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@RevivedWarrior (1115)
• India
23 Jul
The last time I visited a library was while I was in college. I used to run to the library for the texts and additional study material . I did visist a few libraries in my area at that point, but did not spend time reading books.Did glance books and well you are right in pointing out that now there are less crowd for library.With advent of internet, information is mostly available online. Well, it was fun to be in library!
@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul
Yes the online world is so convenient now.
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