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Ecologically correct library opens in time for E Day

The city's newest library opened in Battery Park. I'm kind of dying to go; I love libraries so much.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/28/nyregion/28critic.html?ref=nyregion

What do you guys think of the city's library system? Or do you prefer to just purchase your books?
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NeverSleeps
NeverSleeps 2yrs+
I'm sorry but this just seems weird to me. I mean, of all the things that should be made ecologically correct, we make a library?
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ajadedidealist
ajadedidealist 2yrs+
I don't think many of the city's libraries have a great selection - the one on 86th between Park and Lex is certainly fine. I prefer to buy books used - most of the books I like tend to be $1-3 (or free on a kindle!) at The Strand, and I do love owning them. Of course, I also use my university library when I want to just read a given book.
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uptowngirl
uptowngirl 2yrs+
@everyone I have never really borrowed a book from the NYPL though I am a member, like ajadedidealist I tend to buy books both new and used ..thpugh I have been to various computing classes at different branches of the NYPL and I think they are absolutely brilliant. I managed to learn several tricks of the trade for using Excel, Access and even Photoshop so I think the NYPL is an invaluable asset in the city.
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ajadedidealist
ajadedidealist 2yrs+
When I worked for the Ralph Waldo Emerson Institute, the 42nd Street Library, with its academic books in stacks and the gorgeous Rose Reading Room, was an invaluable asset. And it was a lovely, scenic place to go to work in the morning!
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Uraniumfish
Uraniumfish 2yrs+
So, speaking of ecologically correct, does anyone find it grotesque that if you buy a candy bar in a grocery store or in a Rite Aid, they automatically double bag it? I'm always having to insist they not do that and make it a point to take the thing out of the bags, give back the bags, and then put it in my purse. I know not everyone bothers, though. So much friggin waste in this country!
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BroadwayBK
BroadwayBK 2yrs+
It is pretty hard to find a good book at the library - often the ones I want to read have been checked out. But for some reason I just love going and being amongst all those plastic covered books...

@Uraniumfish I bought something personal at Rite Aid the other day and actually had to ask for it to be double bagged... Obviously their priorities are out of whack.
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