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Posted 29 December 2004 - 11:17 AM

I love libraries. The idea that these people have a whole bunch of books lying around, and let me borrow them for free. I used to take if for granted, but as I've grown older and wiser I now thank my lucky stars that some form of charity still exists in my life.

Personally, I hate the idea of bookstores. I don't re-read novels very often, so I see no reason to own my own copy. Though I will go to a bookstore with a pen and paper, jot down books I'm interested in, then go and order them from the library.

I love libraries.
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Posted 29 December 2004 - 01:01 PM

Ay, they be fine things. Sadly, my only dalliances with them nowadays is for taking out stonking great philosophy textbooks.
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Posted 16 September 2005 - 07:13 PM

I like libraries because when you install software from the CD's that come with library computer books on your computer, its technically illegal.
And we want to be free to ride our machines without being hassled by the man! And we want to get loaded!
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Posted 25 September 2005 - 03:50 AM

I have a tendency to reread books several hundred times. Libraries are great, though, because you can find immensely expensive books in them, just renew them every two weeks, and read them as many times as you want! wub.gif

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Posted 25 September 2005 - 07:05 PM

Yes, libraries are quite useful. Especially when you order books that you need for classes from the internet and they don't arrive in time. :angry:

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Posted 25 September 2005 - 09:50 PM

That most definately held true for my college's library.
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Posted 26 September 2005 - 08:05 AM

Hurrah for libraries!
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Posted 26 September 2005 - 10:32 AM

I am unable to go to libraries. Partly because New York City's public library system is God awful. After a visit to our local brance I vowed to never again enter that wretched place.

I think it's my pack rat nature that makes me obsessed with owning books. That and the fact that I can get most of the books I want for less than $1.00 from Amazon.com Marketplace! smile.gif
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Posted 26 September 2005 - 11:32 AM

Thus resulting in the extreme overcrowding of our bookshelf ...

When I lived in Brookly, I would go to the library several times a week -- and it was splendid. I also love a library!
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Posted 26 September 2005 - 12:01 PM

When I was at school, I believe I joined almost every library in the town I lived. Hell, I practically lived in libraries! Some of them had English sections, and I am forever grateful. It was not possible to get English books by any other means then. Things have changed, however. I even managed to get through my college with good grades without borrowing a single book from the college library (thanks to internet ), and second-hand books are so cheap indeed!
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Posted 27 September 2005 - 03:11 PM

i took library information services in highschool; twice. (no, not because i failed, but becuase i loved the library and the library loved me wub.gif )
anyway, senior year i spent 80% of my day in the library, but i never
go to the public library, in fact, i havent been to a library since highschool (4yrs ago).
while i believe books ought to be shared, i cant help but feel a little attatchment to the particular book i have read. i like to dogear and highlite certain pages or passages, and i like being familiar with that version in general.
so i never can bring myself to check-out books anymore. my books are like pet rocks or something, you know? they're my books.

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Posted 27 September 2005 - 03:15 PM

I know what you mean, that's why I don't just take advantage of Barnes & Noble and such. I also tend to do a lot of rereading. That's how you can tell if you really liked a book. Read it more than once, doing for the pleasure of reading.
Apparently writing about JM here is his secret weakness. Muwahaha!!!! Now I have leverage over him and am another step closer towards my goal of world domination.

"And the Evil that was vanquished shall rise anew. Wrapped in the guise of man shall he walk amongst the innocent and Terror shall consume they that dwell upon the Earth. The skies will rain fire. The seas shall become as blood. The righteous shall fall before the wicked! And all creation shall tremble before the burning standards of Hell!" - Mephisto

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Posted 27 September 2005 - 08:22 PM

With more stories than the usual building, Libraries tower.

When I used to go on forensics tourneys to other campuses, I'd love to see what huge volumes they'd have on the space programs. Then, I'd check-out said books through my campus library's share program. Ahh, 649.1

Of course the naughty scary government would know what books I was reading. How refreshing nobody else has swatted with that comment yet. smile.gif
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Posted 27 September 2005 - 11:46 PM

when I was 'doing' my degree I would spend hours in the library, reading in total bliss. ah those were the days.
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