at the library - part 4

I stopped going to the library on 113th Street due to noise.

I decided to go to the branch on 66th Street and found it to be MUCH quieter.

BUT: there are some people who seem to be homeless who spend the day there. And one seems to be very sick. She was sitting about 4 feet behind me and sneezing and coughing the whole time I was there.

So... I had to decided - noise or germs... hmmmm.

Back to noise. I'll see if I can take it, otherwise I'll check out other libraries... There are many in the system.

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Love from Darlene! Sep 29, 2009, 12:42pm EDT

With the weather in New York, I hope you locate a library to be comfortable in.
Because we also have the homeless in my area, and they want to be just as comfortable in a public place just as we do then I carry gum,cough drops, peanut butter crackers and snacks in a book bag to share with them. I have a special place in my heart for the homeless.

Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. Sep 29, 2009, 1:47pm EDT

The woman who spends a lot of time in the 66th street branch - the one who is homeless and sick - seems to do a lot of scratching of her hands. I offered her hand cream which she chose not to take.
She has mental problems also... I cannot imagine what that all is like.

Love from Darlene! Sep 29, 2009, 8:00pm EDT

I can understand exactly what you are saying. Keep yourself safe, and comfortable while in the library. This woman is in a situation that even at this time she no longer knows the kindness of a stranger.

Ruthi C. Oct 15, 2009, 1:03am EDT

Darlene, you are a wonderful person!
Blessings & a bit o' sunshine to you m'dear!

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Gessy D. Sep 29, 2009, 2:38pm EDT

I have a special place in my heart for the homeless especially the once with mental illness. The public library is the only place they have to find a warm place. In shelters, they are not allowed to spend the day. They can only sleep there at night.

DesertDarlene L. Sep 29, 2009, 3:26pm EDT

That's very true.

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DesertDarlene L. Sep 29, 2009, 3:24pm EDT

I think you'll be able to find a library that is both quiet and has plenty of plugs for your laptop.

Have you tried going at a different time of day? A lot of libraries are very quiet until the kids get out of school. Also, find out when they have their story times as it will probably be noisy for a half hour before or after that.

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Ruthi C. Oct 15, 2009, 1:04am EDT

Leslie, I do hope you manage to find a library where you're comfortable!

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