It’s happening. The funding for libraries across the US is getting clawed back, and I suspect many (the majority) will eventually close permanently.
Here in the EU, the vibe in libraries is decidedly “get your books and GTFO”. The old timey welcoming vibe and friendly librarians are a thing of the past.
Where? My small library in rural France has book clubs, story time (on site and at the public pool), vintage and modern gaming consoles, art shows, craft workshops, and more.
Give it a minute.
It’s happening. The funding for libraries across the US is getting clawed back, and I suspect many (the majority) will eventually close permanently.
Here in the EU, the vibe in libraries is decidedly “get your books and GTFO”. The old timey welcoming vibe and friendly librarians are a thing of the past.
I wish people would stop painting their experience as the default for 500M people in 30-ish countries across an entire continent.
Where? My small library in rural France has book clubs, story time (on site and at the public pool), vintage and modern gaming consoles, art shows, craft workshops, and more.
Flanders.
“Hi-diddly-ho, librarinos! Get your books and GET THE FUCK OUT!”