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Originally Posted by esquire
The truth of the matter is that libraries have been allowed by well meaning staff to turn into drop in centres for the downtown population. It's driven by good intentions, but it brings with it a lot of issues that libraries are simply not equipped nor staffed to handle. Winnipeg had its own stabbing death at the library back in December, and in spite of that there is still hand wringing over whether basic security measures are appropriate or exclusionary.
When I was a kid I used to go by myself to the downtown library and browse, read, etc. I would say that these days, it is not really a place for children. The character has really changed over the last 25 years.
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Holy cow are you ever my alter ego!
I used to do that too, though when I was 14-16.
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