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equestriatola
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14 Nov 2013, 2:14 am

Let's all ask a question here: What do you think of your local library? Is it really a haven for Aspies, as well?
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I love the Seattle Public Library, when I visit. Their branches always have a wealth of books and videos for me to rent, and I try to make a stop where when I am in Seattle proper.

And yes, Aspies can love the library. I am no exception to this. :)


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14 Nov 2013, 2:32 am

There are three local libraries that are all related. I only go to one of them, which is not the closest to my place. That one is in the middle of a shopping center and is very nice, new and clean. I like the place very much. It certainly is a haven though it's not that big.



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14 Nov 2013, 2:44 am

This is the library i frequent and I love being down in the basement levels with all the science books. I love this library so much.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barr_Smith_Library


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14 Nov 2013, 7:39 am

I hate reading, I go to the library to go on the computers when no internet at home. my library can be noisy and can be full on weekends and after work hours. the one I mostly go to is Catford Library. they don't update the place where you can rent games and videos, its full of PS2 games and movies from the last decade.


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14 Nov 2013, 8:18 am

Hasn't the internet made libraries obsolete?
At least for me, but I'm slightly dyslexic and reading is a lot of work for me.
Reading is much easier on a computer screen.

I'm actually kinda jealous of people who don't have reading difficulties.


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20 Dec 2013, 4:11 pm

The net hasn't made libraries obsolete. Most ppl don't know a) how to use keywords or b) how to evaluate websites. I was trying to teach this concept to grades six and seven and was astounded at how little they knew. Also, not everyone can afford the internet.



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20 Dec 2013, 8:30 pm

I hate our library. It's not only very small, the selection is terrible. The one in Birmingham was heaven! It was huge and they had every sort of book I wanted. I used to go spend hours there. I really miss that library.


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