Libraries

[Ethel]

Do any of you use the local library? I get 90% of my novels from the library as I read on average 6 books a week.

I have borrowed many reference books too, including computer and IT; cookery and gardening books.

I can't understand why more people don't use their libraries. Mine sells tea and biscuits; gives computer lessons; has free internet; has a book club; a session for toddlers; authors and poets visit to give readings.

I can reserve books online and get an email when the book is ready to be collected.

So my question is - why don't people use their libraries?

[shaneystar2]

Well that's a pretty poor show MR V by your local council.Here in Norfolk we can borrow books from any library throughout the county and return them to any library regardless of which council we come under .So for example I could borrow a book in Norwich and return it here in Gorleston .
Your MP sounds like a candidate for an Aga Saga :)
Perhaps when he's finished his plumbing he could get on with what he is supposed to be doing which is representing his constituency and helping people like you .I do hope you get some feedback .Keep us posted .

[Mr Veritas]

All the councils that make up East Sussex (and indeed West Sussex too) DO co~operate with each other,with the notable exception of Hastings which has always been awkward.selfish and unbending.
It's just a bind that the nearest Library IS in their jurisdiction.
As I said before,there is a library in Ashford,and there might be some nearer than Ashford's 19 miles,but we come again to a problem,these libraries are in Kent,which is (obviously) not even the same county as me.
I WILL keep you informed however,but judging by what I know of MP's that may not be much! LOL

[chattykathy]

no knowledge, what does pmsl mean?

Ethel, what nice librarians you have - I would love to stamp my own book!! Wow!

[Ethel]

kathy - pmsl is a variation of 'piddled myself laughing'.

He obviously has a weak bladder