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Who here uses their local library?

  • 14-04-2010 04:06PM
    #1
    Don Keypunch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 106 ✭✭


    OMG I have just realised how much of a resource my local library is, I mean you can read book after book for an entire year for only €2, I have never got so much entertainment for so little money, who here regularly uses their local library and realises how much of a resource it is?


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  • #2
    nucking futs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 230 ✭✭nucking futs


    Don Keypunch wrote: »
    OMG I have just realised how much of a resource my local library is, I mean you can read book after book for an entire year for only €2, I am never got so much entertainment for so little money, who here regularly uses their local library and realises how much of a resource it is?
    Maybe you should try reading a bit more ;)


  • #3
    ejmaztec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,369 ✭✭✭✭ejmaztec


    I don't like the attitude of my local library because they keep sending cards out asking for their books to be returned. We're just not compatible, but they'll come round to my way of thinking in the end.


  • #4
    bazmaiden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,039 ✭✭✭bazmaiden


    sometimes I use it but tbh the standard of books can be restrictive


  • #5
    Crann na Beatha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,763 ✭✭✭✭Crann na Beatha


    This post has been deleted.


  • #6
    orourkeda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,916 ✭✭✭✭orourkeda


    Libraries are awesome.


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  • #7
    Sharlovesjohn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 216 ✭✭Sharlovesjohn


    I find mine a great place to study plus internet is free to use if you hold a card :D


  • #8
    ballygowan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭ballygowan


    Does anybody know if its free to join the local library of you're on the dole?


  • #9
    Bonito
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,399 ✭✭✭Bonito


    Mine keeps saying I have this book. http://www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/storytime/images/003.jpg

    Even though I was never a member!!! I can't join 'til they get this book back. :mad:


  • #10
    problemchimp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭problemchimp


    great for the kids, they love the library.


  • #11
    phasers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,159 ✭✭✭✭phasers


    I steal books and use their free internet

    Edit: You guys have to pay to join the library? :/


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  • #12
    Chorcai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,283 ✭✭✭Chorcai


    ballygowan wrote: »
    Does anybody know if its free to join the local library of you're on the dole?

    It's like 2€ wtf


  • #13
    SEPT 23 1989
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43,038 ✭✭✭✭SEPT 23 1989


    They are full of filthy germs


  • #14
    Sykk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,327 ✭✭✭Sykk


    ballygowan wrote: »
    Does anybody know if its free to join the local library of you're on the dole?
    Ahahahahaahahahahahahahhaa


  • #15
    Augmerson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Augmerson


    Don Keypunch wrote: »
    OMG I have just realised how much of a resource my local library is, I mean you can read book after book for an entire year for only €2, I have never got so much entertainment for so little money, who here regularly uses their local library and realises how much of a resource it is?

    You realise you can look up Porn on the internet yeah?


  • #16
    knird evol
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,007 ✭✭✭knird evol


    Whats the €2 for? Who are you giving that to.


  • #17
    LavaLamp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 284 ✭✭LavaLamp


    I LOVE my local library, in fact I am surprised they haven't banned me, the amount of books I always have out LOL! Got some OK DVD's in there too which can be handy. Mines €5 for the year not €2, but still amazing value, in fact my membership expires tomorrow :eek:


  • #18
    nucking futs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 230 ✭✭nucking futs


    knird evol wrote: »
    Whats the €2 for? Who are you giving that to.
    Eh, the library I assume? Membership does cost money you know :confused:


  • #19
    DonkeyStyle \o/
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,144 ✭✭✭DonkeyStyle \o/


    My local library has some pretty good books about Windows 95.
    So... no, not really.


  • #20
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,293 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    Augmerson wrote: »
    You realise you can look up Porn on the internet yeah?


    but the librarians frown upon it


  • #21
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    I do, used to go more often when I had no internet but I don't go that often anymore. Although you can borrow DVDs, CDs and games from my library. Of course I've never borrowed CDs and ripped them onto my computer.


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  • #22
    knird evol
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,007 ✭✭✭knird evol


    nucking futs wrote: »
    Eh, the library I assume? Membership does cost money you know :confused:

    Oh right so, public libraries cost money now, it was all different in my day.


  • #23
    joolsveer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭joolsveer


    knird evol wrote: »
    Oh right so, public libraries cost money now, it was all different in my day.

    It doesn't cost anything in Fingal.


  • #24
    Travel is good
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 828 ✭✭✭Travel is good


    I'm sorry to hear you have to pay membership fees in some places. My library has always been free, I love it. You can borrow CDs, DVDs also. I often order the bestsellers e.g. I've just looked up Colum McCann's latest book, "Falling for a dancer", and it is available to borrow, though I might have to wait a couple of weeks. A pretty good service.

    Though hearing the stories about the swimming pools, I hope the libraries don't go the same way, due to lack of funds. Especially now, during recessionary times, I think we need our libraries more than ever.


  • #25
    knird evol
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,007 ✭✭✭knird evol


    Travel is good wrote: »
    ... I hope the libraries don't go the same way, due to lack of funds. .

    They could increase the fee to €2.50 if there is a drop in footfall. Or they could use rates and taxes to pay for public services.


  • #26
    SugarHigh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭SugarHigh


    DonkeyStyle \o/ wrote: »
    My local library has some pretty good books about Windows 95.
    So... no, not really.

    Your local library has access to every book in every public library in the country, you just have to ask for a book and they will get it for you.


  • #27
    SugarHigh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭SugarHigh


    bazmaiden wrote: »
    sometimes I use it but tbh the standard of books can be restrictive
    http://www.borrowbooks.ie/
    Are you looking properly?:rolleyes:


  • #28
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    I work at one of the top 100 libraries in the US. We have the latest books, DVDs, audiobooks, CDs, playaways (ipod type things), computers for internet/office stuff, free wi-fi. I love it there! There is NO LIMIT on the amount of items you can have checked out at one time. Overdue fines are $0.10c a day. If you like inside the city limits, then part of your property tax already pays for your card.


  • #29
    robinph
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,146 ✭✭✭✭robinph


    You've been ripped off if they charged you €2 to access their services.

    Don't even need to leave the house to get books from mine, just download the ebooks for free from their website.


  • #30
    SugarHigh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭SugarHigh


    LavaLamp wrote: »
    I LOVE my local library, in fact I am surprised they haven't banned me, the amount of books I always have out LOL! Got some OK DVD's in there too which can be handy. Mines €5 for the year not €2, but still amazing value, in fact my membership expires tomorrow :eek:
    Yea libraries hate it when you take out books, keep it up and I'm sure you'll be banned.


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  • #31
    Carl Sagan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 856 ✭✭✭Carl Sagan


    My local library is great.
    I lost my card and there's a 12 euro fine on it, so there's no chance of me asking for another. I normally use my girlfriends' card now. The fool.


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