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What if public libraries... (slrpnk.net)

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[–] [email protected] 50 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Some libraries, like Austin's Central Library, are centered around that idea.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

The Boston Public Library’s central location even serves wine and beer and has areas where talking is allowed

The hours have never recovered post covid though. It’s only open till 8 these days and the food and drinks closes earlier

Used to be I’d chill there till midnight

[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 months ago

Driving in my monster truck to get to the library so I can read until 1am

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Austin's Central Library

centered around that idea.

Checks out.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 months ago

I'm sorry, we need to see your library card before you can check something out.