Library Madness

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squash500

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OK, I was in my local public library yesterday. I admit that I'm too cheap to buy my own books-lol. As I read at least one book a week, the public library works for me.

Here's what I don't understand? Five people were ahead of me in line yesterday waiting to pay overdue library fines! One woman had to pay $8.10 in overdue fines, another man $7.00 etc. Can't these people follow the rules?

Everybody is complaining how tough things are in today's economy. Yet, I find that people pay extra money for things that are totally unnecessary. Paying overdue library fines is a perfect example.

I would say that the $8.10 could be a metaphor as to why so many people have credit card debt etc. A lot of people just can't be bothered to worry about the small stuff. IMHO, the small stuff turns into big stuff which leads to increasing consumer debt. Any comments?

OK, I admit it. I really do need to get laid:p . Maybe this week--lol.
 
Overdue fines happens to me too. However I always pay my phone, cable, rent, credit card on time, I have no problems following the rules...

It's just too easy to forget exactly when your books are due, but think about it, $8.10 fine is a lot cheaper than buying the book for $33.95, no?

Also, you could learn something in the book that might mean the difference between your current situation and a better future, $8.10 is definitely worth that.
 
I am very rarely fined but in those cases I'd rather pay a buck or two than miss out on earning the much more money I am getting from my job.
 
And sometimes people take a little longer than expected to read the books they checked out.

I used to use the library all the time until I came to the conclusion that I don't want to be pressured via a timetable to read. So I buy the books I want and read them at my leisure......
 
tboy said:
And sometimes people take a little longer than expected to read the books they checked out.

I used to use the library all the time until I came to the conclusion that I don't want to be pressured via a timetable to read. So I buy the books I want and read them at my leisure......
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I do see your point:) . You can renew most books for up to 9 weeks. However, you are right in that there is a constant pressure to always return the book. I guess it could be similar to renting dvds from Blockbuster etc.
 
squash500 said:
I do see your point:) . You can renew most books for up to 9 weeks. However, you are right in that there is a constant pressure to always return the book. I guess it could be similar to renting dvds from Blockbuster etc.
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Hence why I buy any movie I want to see. I buy them from the previously viewed rack, pay around $8 - $10 for them, and if I never want to see them again, trade them in for $5.00 which is only slightly more than renting and I can watch them as many times as I want and return them only when I'm done.

Same goes for books, reference or otherwise. There are Stephen King and Dean Koontz novels that I've read 3 or 4 times.....
 
Let me tell you something, funny boy. Y'know that little stamp,
the one that says "Public Library"? Well that may not mean
anything to you, but that means a lot to me. One whole hell of a lot.

Sure, go ahead, laugh if you want to. I've seen your type before:
Flashy, making the scene, flaunting convention. Yeah, I know what you're
thinking. What's this guy making such a big stink about old overdue books?

Well, let me give you a hint, junior. Maybe we can live without
libraries, people like you and me. Maybe. Sure, we're too old to change
the world, but what about that kid, sitting down, opening a book, right
now, in a branch at the local library and finding drawings of pee-pees
and wee-wees on the Cat in the Hat and the Five Chinese Brothers?

Doesn't HE deserve better? Look. If you think this is about overdue
fines and missing books, you'd better think again. This is about that
kid's right to read a book without getting his mind warped! Or: maybe
that turns you on, maybe that's how y'get your kicks. You and
your good-time buddies. Well I got a flash for ya, joy-boy: Party time
is over. Y'got seven days. That is one week!
 
stang said:
Let me tell you something, funny boy. Y'know that little stamp,
the one that says "Public Library"? Well that may not mean
anything to you, but that means a lot to me. One whole hell of a lot.

Sure, go ahead, laugh if you want to. I've seen your type before:
Flashy, making the scene, flaunting convention. Yeah, I know what you're
thinking. What's this guy making such a big stink about old overdue books?

Well, let me give you a hint, junior. Maybe we can live without
libraries, people like you and me. Maybe. Sure, we're too old to change
the world, but what about that kid, sitting down, opening a book, right
now, in a branch at the local library and finding drawings of pee-pees
and wee-wees on the Cat in the Hat and the Five Chinese Brothers?

Doesn't HE deserve better? Look. If you think this is about overdue
fines and missing books, you'd better think again. This is about that
kid's right to read a book without getting his mind warped! Or: maybe
that turns you on, maybe that's how y'get your kicks. You and
your good-time buddies. Well I got a flash for ya, joy-boy: Party time
is over. Y'got seven days. That is one week!
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LMAO!
 
I know you guys and gals already think I'm a "bit" crazy:p . In all seriousness with the amount of books I read in a year, I have saved myself thousands of dollars by making use of the toronto public library system over the years.

IMHO, the toronto library system is among the best in the world! The dvds though are a bit lacking. I guess you can't have everything---lol.
 
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