I sincerely hope libraries don't get rid of actual books. That would be just awful!
That's an interesting idea, having art to check out. I know our library never would have had room for that. As it is, we're having a hard time fitting in all the books, magazines, DVDs, etc.
A DVD rental store--exactly! It used to be patrons would ask for the latest stupid film, and it would be explained to them that the library didn't carry movies that were easily acquired at the local DVD store for rental; the library handled movies that weren't easily available.
I can see the lure of a Kindle: the ability to word search, access a world of books, and keep notes on what is read; however, I'll keep my books as I know they will never be erased, edited, or stop working. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/18/technology/companies/18amazon.html
I cannot imagine life without books and am thrilled that this possibly won't happen until I'm gone. My son-in-law prefers to read online (iPhone) because he says the phone is always with him, it's small and portable unlike a book that he might put down and forget to pick up when he heads for the bathroom or has a few minutes free time at work.
Personally, I like the smell of books and the tactile pleasure they offer. (I think we've had this conversation before)
I need to get involved at our local library. Checking out books has never been my cup of tea - I prefer to own - except when I lived out in the boonies and had no money to buy. A mobile library was my salvation back then.
I prefer to own, too, because I do like to reread my books. Also, it drives me mad to read one book and not be able to get the next installment for weeks. However, I do check out books regularly, and I'm very glad I haven't spent good money on some of them!
I find people at a library to be interesting individuals interested in matters beyond popular culture.
I'm very grateful that I have a houseful of books, and I won't have to worry about a dearth of books until after I'm long gone.
I can't even imagine life without books. I love movies, but it's not the same experience as reading a book. There's nothing like holding the book in your hands, turning the pages, reading the words. I hope I'm already reading in heaven before the time comes that libraries no longer have books.
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That's an interesting idea, having art to check out. I know our library never would have had room for that. As it is, we're having a hard time fitting in all the books, magazines, DVDs, etc.
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I can see the lure of a Kindle: the ability to word search, access a world of books, and keep notes on what is read; however, I'll keep my books as I know they will never be erased, edited, or stop working. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/18/technology/companies/18amazon.html
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Personally, I like the smell of books and the tactile pleasure they offer. (I think we've had this conversation before)
I need to get involved at our local library. Checking out books has never been my cup of tea - I prefer to own - except when I lived out in the boonies and had no money to buy. A mobile library was my salvation back then.
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I find people at a library to be interesting individuals interested in matters beyond popular culture.
I'm very grateful that I have a houseful of books, and I won't have to worry about a dearth of books until after I'm long gone.
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