Category Archives: public libraries
Why do conservatives hate socialized public libraries?
Is it because poor people who can’t afford books might learn something for free? Maybe it’s because it’s not Hannity, Beck, or Limbaugh programming them? Or maybe it’s because they want people to remain illiterate & uneducated, thus ripe pickings … Continue reading
Is the fourth book in the Skullduggery Pleasant sereis(Dark Days) in the public libraries yet?
I just finished the 3rd book and I saw that the fourth book in the series cameoit on1/03/10 so I wanted to know if the 4th one was in public libraries yet(I live in Ohio if that makes a difference), … Continue reading
Do public libraries typically carry vintage sewing patterns?
I would like to browse children’s sewing patterns from the 1950′s-1970′s and I am wondering if public libraries typically carry patterns that are now in the public domain. I am located in Brooklyn, NY if someone knows specifically about Brooklyn/Manhattan … Continue reading
Are the Queens public libraries part of the NYPL system?
* privileges* I recently moved to Queens. I had a NYPL library card when I lived in a different borough. However, I ruined my privleges and I have about $50 worth of fines on that card. I do plan to … Continue reading
Do you think goverment has a responsibility to provide public libraries?
i do not believe it is a responsability of the government but i do support them, they do better out education but if the government needed to cutback on their funding i would not believe they are obliged to keep … Continue reading
Do librarians that work on public libraries get salaries?
I need to know because I want to work at a near library because I want to earn money. Thank you. Librarians do earn a salary, often a good one depending on the area. Most Librarians possess a Masters degree, … Continue reading
does anybody think that the internet is going to be the death of public libraries?
and how long do you think it will take for libraries to die out? Funding is already going down because the use of library’s is down.
How can people be so stupid,that they think homeless people can’t go to public libraries & use computers?
Isn’t it so amazing that some people are either so stupid as to ask’ If you’re homeless, how are you using a computer’ or ‘If you’re homeless, how can you afford a computer’ or are they " Blondes"? Not all … Continue reading
Do you think public libraries are obsolete?
Is there any reason for you to visit your local branch? Is there anything they could offer that would make you want to visit it? Please elaborate if you wish. No! For one thing, public libraries provide their services free … Continue reading
What were the machines called previously used to check books out of public libraries?
Librians. They had real skin and breathed air just like us regular humans!