tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post3453298008336701612..comments2024-03-28T05:56:52.754-07:00Comments on The Weaver of Grass: Do you use your local library ?The Weaver of Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-29635425667254293832011-01-06T08:50:15.664-08:002011-01-06T08:50:15.664-08:00I use the Vienna city library 10 or 12 times a ye...I use the Vienna city library 10 or 12 times a year. They have a good selection of books in English which they inherited from the British Council Library which closed its doors 3 or 4 years ago.Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-32029875019920172632011-01-06T01:50:14.615-08:002011-01-06T01:50:14.615-08:00It seems that by far the vast majority of us do us...It seems that by far the vast majority of us do use the local library. Not sure what that means though as surely the people who blog are those who really enjoy communicating, so we are not really a comprehensive cross section of the community are we?<br />But it is always sad when something closes down - Hildred talks of her local church closing - I think ours is only hanging on by the skin of its teeth.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-51610708683786815192011-01-06T01:06:31.586-08:002011-01-06T01:06:31.586-08:00When our children were young we were stalwarts of ...When our children were young we were stalwarts of our town library, and I have turned to its excellent Reference Library many times. I also use the travelling library which comes round every month, right to the front gate. I would certainly miss that arriving, although the stock of books is only refreshed once a year and the poor (librarian?) chap who drives the bus has no say in what is given to him. I think it's a case of "any excuse" to prune what we get for our ever-increasing Council Tax (perish the thought that those in high office might to have their golden handshake lessened).<br /><br />I have always been an admirer of actor Pete Postlethwaite and will mourn his loss. Pretty he wasn't but WHAT an actor.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-39950857491306173062011-01-05T16:07:06.321-08:002011-01-05T16:07:06.321-08:00...I use it so much, I have my nine digit library ......I use it so much, I have my nine digit library card number memorized!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-52927206862624762982011-01-05T16:05:05.866-08:002011-01-05T16:05:05.866-08:00I adore my local library. I couldn't live with...I adore my local library. I couldn't live without it! It is part of the award winning Columbus Metropolitan Library system. I can check to see if they have the material I want online, then have it delivered to my branch. They email me when it arrives. I am so spoiled.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-45546465227033799122011-01-05T13:51:51.412-08:002011-01-05T13:51:51.412-08:00when I lived in sheffield i USED TO love going to...when I lived in sheffield i USED TO love going to the art deco library on a regular basis<br /><br />I used to enjoy just browsing and never too a book out.... the reference library was a joyJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-75862667584679322382011-01-05T12:16:36.837-08:002011-01-05T12:16:36.837-08:00I use our local library all the time. I would be ...I use our local library all the time. I would be horrified if it closed. I read things from the shelves and Inter Library Loan lots and lots of things they don't have. Our has its catalogue online so I can request a hold on a book I want, renew books I have, and ILL from my home computer. I worked as a librarian for many year. I love libraries.thousandflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10577151568516965587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-13360017244887340652011-01-05T12:16:07.523-08:002011-01-05T12:16:07.523-08:00I use our local library all the time. I would be ...I use our local library all the time. I would be horrified if it closed. I read things from the shelves and Inter Library Loan lots and lots of things they don't have. Our has its catalogue online so I can request a hold on a book I want, renew books I have, and ILL from my home computer. I worked as a librarian for many year. I love libraries.thousandflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10577151568516965587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-74068633423286076412011-01-05T11:43:26.087-08:002011-01-05T11:43:26.087-08:00Every Friday night for us, Weaver, at the small on...Every Friday night for us, Weaver, at the small one in Thornhill. Initially only started going for the two smallest children, but as they browse happily by themselves now I too have started browsing and picked up some interesting books I'd never have found otherwise.<br />And the Ewart in Dumfries has a fabulous poetry section.<br />As always, it's the way society has changed that is killing the libraries. People generally earn more, books are more affordable and there are so many other ways of spending our leisure hours. I do love a really good library, though.Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380213493011623153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-9659522489283805362011-01-05T11:38:56.226-08:002011-01-05T11:38:56.226-08:00I have been a local library user at various times ...I have been a local library user at various times in my life and would hate our nearest one to close. I sometimes borrow audio tapes to listen to in the car, and we recently discovered a wealth of local history archives which are helping with some family history research.<br /><br />I don`t often borrow books from the library. I do love to own and keep books which mean a lot to me. The house is groaning with bookshelves and books are good friends to have around. <br /><br />A mobile library comes to our village and would be greatly missed, especially by people without their own transport into town. The local bus service was withdrawn last year, but that`s another story....Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-62969731344505937192011-01-05T10:00:01.193-08:002011-01-05T10:00:01.193-08:00Yes, I use our local library constantly, and also ...Yes, I use our local library constantly, and also the eresources for ebooks and audio books. We are part of a larger extended library, - the Okanagan Regional Library - with headquarters in Kelowna and numerous branches throughout the Okanagan and Similkameen. I would be lost without it.<br /><br />The Bishop is coming on Saturday with thoughts of closing down our small church (I think) and that is upsetting too, - to those who care.Hildredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420791064923078834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-81194032717534633852011-01-05T09:33:50.372-08:002011-01-05T09:33:50.372-08:00Libraries are the last thing that should be cut. S...Libraries are the last thing that should be cut. So important, in my opinion. Ours is within walking distance, which is a wonderful thing. The Songwriter and I walk the dogs there and take turns sitting outside with them whilst the other one browses the bookshelves. It now closes an hour earlier than it used to, but appears safe otherwise. I'm happy to say, it is a well-used library.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-3035200090632640852011-01-05T07:28:54.736-08:002011-01-05T07:28:54.736-08:00I'm one of those guilty people who do everythi...I'm one of those guilty people who do everything online these days and haven't set foot in our local library for nearly three years.<br /><br />I used it extensively when I first moved in, to research local history, but not regularly since.<br /><br />Nice aros by the way. Pete Postlethwaite will be sadly missed.MorningAJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719744167307369768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-24115914289309178512011-01-05T07:19:00.947-08:002011-01-05T07:19:00.947-08:00I haven't visited my local library for years, ...I haven't visited my local library for years, I'd read everything it had to offer (I skipped the Romances) within the first two weeks of living here, it's that small. Also it keeps very odd hours and I was always having to pay late fines because often I went to return the books and found the place shut. <br /><br />That said I would hate for it to close because there are other people than me here and lots of them rely on the library. If it is threatened I will do what I can (sign petitions, protest, march, write to my local MP), to keep it open. Not just for altruistic reasons though, currently I'm lucky because I can travel to Edinburgh (60 odd miles) for the big posh libraries which I love, I don't suppose that will always be so. <br /><br />Very sad to hear about Pete Postlethwaite, he brightened up everything he appeared in.Erylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008344023000459577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-10672442372405876902011-01-05T07:13:28.837-08:002011-01-05T07:13:28.837-08:00What a backwards step a library closing would be. ...What a backwards step a library closing would be. The library has been one of the most important places to me, wherever we've lived, throughout my life - no hyperbole here at all. As I sit at the computer, Christmas books stacked to one side, the other side has a stack of five decorating books, three magazines and two DVDs, all from yesterday's visit. I'm there once a week, and from the look of the crowds, it is a very popular place. I hope that local politicians give up such a terrible idea.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-42324601694547235552011-01-05T06:51:07.304-08:002011-01-05T06:51:07.304-08:00I think libraries are essential, whether in a buil...I think libraries are essential, whether in a building or mobile, but they do need to offer a range of services and events so that people are encouraged to use them. I rarely go to the library, the local charity shops have a much better range of books...Crafty Green Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486633917197181851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-61257995609556016522011-01-05T06:19:45.927-08:002011-01-05T06:19:45.927-08:00I confess I do not use the little library we have....I confess I do not use the little library we have. I think maybe ours is a little better than you have, but not much. But I would hate for it to close.annell4https://www.blogger.com/profile/07629830133868270690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-7232992081679268242011-01-05T05:08:31.591-08:002011-01-05T05:08:31.591-08:00weaver just two days ago i renewed my library card...weaver just two days ago i renewed my library card for the first time in fifteen years! the library in our town is an amazing place with excellent staff and very current books, magazines, newspapers, films, audiobooks - you name it. i don't know why i overlooked it for all that time. i am not a ploitician but i do think that human scale services like libraries are a necessity and not something that can even be thought of as optional. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-75642046947362006642011-01-05T04:59:16.542-08:002011-01-05T04:59:16.542-08:00I feel slightly guilty about library closures as I...I feel slightly guilty about library closures as I don't use ours often for similar reasons to those you mention. Our library has just had a revamp so maybe we are safe, but I do feel for those who rely on theirs. Rural communities need a library more than others. How sad to lose Pete Postlethwaite but he has left a fine legacy.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-87594655014896790382011-01-05T04:52:49.823-08:002011-01-05T04:52:49.823-08:00I am an avid user of our library and they had a bi...I am an avid user of our library and they had a bit of an overhaul last year. To keep the smaller branches open (like the one I use) they drastically reduced the hours - opening up later some days and closing early some days, closed on Sunday and Monday now. Happy they stayed open. Hope they can find a way to keep yours open.jeanette from everton terracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02025486213973874174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-21125769403908651442011-01-05T04:51:42.248-08:002011-01-05T04:51:42.248-08:00I have two nice libraries nearby- really 3 but I h...I have two nice libraries nearby- really 3 but I haven't been in that one. I love libraries. They give you info and ideas<br />access to books- hands on... cut backs<br />are limiting hours. Very sad.izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06379007428464069723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-34165037874056423762011-01-05T04:01:01.361-08:002011-01-05T04:01:01.361-08:00We have a mobile library which visits every Monday...We have a mobile library which visits every Monday. A great time to meet up with neighbours. It is a great service and we are just hoping it isn't withdrawn when the cuts happen.mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.com